Hind fashion

HIND History

Our Story: GH Company, HIND Performance to GH Sports

Memories from our past inspire us. Our loyal customers motivate us.
Our founder, Greg Hind, had a reputation for doing what others could not – and that is especially true in the world of water polo!

1966

Our founder, Greg Hind (a Pan-Am Gold Medalist, Three time All American Water Polo player for San Jose State and 2-time U.S. Olympic Trials Water Polo player), developed and patented the first ever Water Polo Protective Headgear, called G-H Ear Guard from 1966-1969. This product launched our company, GH Company, Inc. in 1966.

1968

G-H Ear Guard was used in championship waterpolo.

1972-1976

Developed Swim Accessories that revolutionized the competitive swim industry: Compy Goggle (patented), Lap Display (patented), and Hand Paddles. We continue to sell the same iconic compy goggle (now manufactured by a different company).

1972

Selected as exclusive supplier of Water Polo Ear Guard at the Olympic games

1973

Invented the design of the

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Gregory Hines

American dancer, actor, and singer (1946–2003)

Gregory Hines

Hines in 1993

Born

Gregory Oliver Hines


(1946-02-14)February 14, 1946

New York City, U.S.

DiedAugust 9, 2003(2003-08-09) (aged 57)

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Resting placeSaint Volodymyr Ukrainian Cemetery
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • actor
  • choreographer
  • singer
Years active1948–2003
Spouses

Patricia Panella

(m. 1968; div. 1972)​

Pamela Koslow

(m. 1981; div. 2000)​
Partner(s)Negrita Jayde
(2000–2003)
Children2
RelativesMaurice Hines (brother)

Gregory Oliver Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003) was an American dancer, actor, choreographer, and singer. He is one of the most celebrated tap dancers of all time. As an actor, he is best known for Wolfen (1981), The Cotton Club (1984), White Nights (1985), Running Scared (1986), The Gregory Hines Show (1997–1998), playing Ben on

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