The “Goodyear Blimp” is celebrating its centennial year of operations in 2025, with appearances at many high profile events. The Goodyear Blimp Pilgrim in 1925 – Goodyear photoFor 100 years, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has operated blimps, or recently, semi-rigid airships. Goodyear Navy blimps in 1946 – Goodyear photoJust prior to the start of World War II, Goodyear began blimp pilot and crew training for the U. S. Navy at Wingfoot Lake, Ohio. Goodyear Blimp over the 1978 Rose Bowl in California – Goodyear photoDuring 1955, a Goodyear blimp first sent televised pictures of the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl college football game in California to a nationwide audience. Goodyear Blimps have made many appearances in Oshkosh, beginning in 1971 – Ken Kula photo.