Bill Hinds created, writes and draws the cartoon feature "Buzz Beamer" for the magazine Sports Illustrated for Kids. "Buzz Beamer" has been the most popular feature in SI for Kids since the magazine's first issue. In 2001, Bill won the New Media division award at the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Awards for his online work with Buzz.

Bill also is the drawing half of the team, with writer Jeff Millar, that creates the sports comic strip "Tank McNamara". Tank has been running steadily in more than 300 papers since 1975. In 1987, Tank was named Sports Cartoon of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society.

In 2001 Hinds created the sports comic strip “Cleats” which now runs in 80 papers, including the Houston Chronicle. The first book collection of Cleats is now available in bookstores.

Bill was born on San Jacinto Day, April 21, 1950, in Houston, Texas. He graduated with a degree in fine arts from Stephen F. Austin State University. He is on the board of the National Cartoonists Society. Bill, his wife Lisa, and children Hannah, Gracie & Sam (all three Cudas!!) live in Northampton. The Hinds family has been an integral part of the Cudas for many years, and Bill is the artist behind our Cuda mascot that we utilize today.  Bill also designed our 40th Anniversary logo, recapturing the 70's era with a very groovy Cuda.

The cartoons created by Bill essentially have brought the Cudas into the homes of millions of Americans nationwide. Each parent and swimmer will assuredly get a chuckle from these, and realize that Bill has very effectively captured the real-life aspect of being involved with the Cudas. Thanks Bill, for finding the humor in our glorious and hallowed team, and sharing it with so many that will certainly relate!

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