Before we go any further; yes there is a before Gooch!
Born Edward Joseph Piekielniak on Aug. 19, 1952 on West St. in
good old Utica, New York! (WOW! That is almost 50 years ago!!!!(Today is August 23,2002. It is officially OVER 50 years ago!)
SHEESH!!!
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I don't remember what day it was, but my sister somehow
gave me that name and it has lasted thru the decades. And in spite
of the many rumors, the following IS NOT TRUE!!!!
The hat and bandana did not appear until 1970!