2005 Peoples Health Champions

At age 80, Joseph Maselli initiated and oversaw the long-awaited restoration of the Piazza D’Italia, a beloved cultural landmark in New Orleans.

At age 72, Herbert P. Montalbano played in a competitive basketball league against much younger players and scored an astounding 52 points in a single game.

At age 66, Barbara Bower won the 1,500-meter freestyle at the U.S. Masters Swimming Long Course National Championships, showcasing elite endurance and skill.

At age 65, John T. Scott was honored with simultaneous art exhibits in New York and New Orleans, celebrating his influential contributions to abstract art.

At age 81, Stocker Fontelieu acted in three major motion pictures—including a Disney film and a John Voight feature—while turning down several other roles that same year.