William “Red” Hill Sr.
The story of the Master Hero of Niagara, who challenged the whirlpool rapids in a barrel.

Explore the History of Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York
The story of the Master Hero of Niagara, who challenged the whirlpool rapids in a barrel.
The first barrel stunt through the whirlpool rapids was performed by Graham in 1886.
The first man to go over the Falls in a rubber ball instead of a wooden barrel.
Read about the man who combined a tightrope walk and a leap into the river below in one spectacle.
Read the story of the first woman to challenge the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel.
Read the story about the Niagara River and rapids in 1900 by Bowser Nissen
The attempts made by the son of Red Hill Sr. and the brother of Red Hill Jr.
This is the story of a 19 year old boy and his dog who travel through the rapids in a clinker built boat.
The story of the daredevil known as the Demon Barber of Bristol.
The Niagara Daredevil who built his barrel as an upgrade of previous daredevils.