AKRON, Ohio— Goodyear is a part of what gave Akron the “rubber city” name.
More than a century later, Akron is celebrating that heritage this week by honoring the Goodyear blimp.
On Wednesday, the Goodyear blimp was celebrated for 101 years in the air with a Bangr at the Hangr birthday bash to remember along with mascots, puppies and lots of ballons. One of the attendees was Goodyear blimp pilot Michael Dougherty. He has been flying the blimp for nearly two decades all around the world…