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Jeffrey G. Odel, MD

Arch Ophthalmol. 2009;127(5):627.

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On June 19, 2008, Cornelius E. McCole passed away surrounded by devoted friends in Pontiac, Michigan. He was 83 years young. Con was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, which he proudly referred to as "the region," on October 16, 1924. His father, mayor of Wilkes-Barre, was also named Cornelius. As a baby, he was repeatedly tossed in the air and caught by George Herman "Babe" Ruth, when the Babe visited the McCole home.

He attended the Wyoming Seminary, Princeton College, and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, followed by an internship at the Geissenger Clinic. In 1951, he started his residency under Alan Woods, MD, at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He finished in 1956 after A. Edward Maumenee, MD, had assumed the professorship. His residency was interrupted by 2 years of army service. During residency, he was particularly close with Frank B. Walsh, MD, and Jonas Friedenwald, . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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