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Ty-Rods: A Brief History was written by Jack Crosby during the mid-2000s when the club was preparing to publish its first book: “Ty-Rods – The First 55 Years”. Jack Crosby was a founding member of the Ty-Rods Hot Rod Club in 1952, and his story reflects his own memories of the club from the very beginning. During the January 2024 Ty-Rods Club meeting, Jack was honored with a plaque by fellow Ty-Rods members recognizing his 70-plus years of service. At the time, he was celebrating his 90th birthday and was the oldest surviving member. Sadly, Jack passed away in May 2024, leaving behind a Hot Rod legacy known as the Ty-Rods that continues to live on with his spirit. In memoriam to Jack Crosby , we wanted to share his story with you that is unedited and captures his very own words and experiences. On August 5, 1953, the Ty-Rods Club was formed in a cow barn in Cochituate, MA. A group of rowdy teenagers fond of street racing their hot rods under the banner of the “Piston Pusher” club decided that, before someone got killed, maybe they should alter their ways.