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The
Gypsy motorcycle club was born in 1932 when a group of friends would get together and do some serious riding through the hills
of Maryville, Tennessee. As this group of daring young men grew they took on the name of Gypsies and formed a club, with the
first president being Lee Simerly. As this club grew larger and began to ride more and more they were called “The Sour
Pickles of Society” by those who did not understand them. This is where the idea for the pickle patch came about and
is still proudly worn on the back of all Gypsies today. In 1948 Lee’s brother Chuck took over as president and in 1960
Lee’s son Jack became president. Jack Simerly known as “Papa Jack” moved to Aransas Pass, Texas in 1966,
Papa Jack decided to reorganize the Gypsy M/C with the main aim in mind to build a good image of bikers in the public eye.
In 1973, the Gypsy M/C became National and International, by forming chapters in Oklahoma and Mexico. Now there are chapters
in Germany, Louisiana and Kansas as well as Texas with over 60 plus chapters and 1100 plus members. Although, Lee Simerly
and his wife Estella who is our Queen Gypsy, and Papa Jack and his wife Jaynie, have passed from this world, their legacy
lives on. Jim “hap “ Simerly, who is “Papa Jacks” brother is now president of Gypsy M/C International.
We at Gypsy M/C will follow his lead in promoting family values and safe motorcycling where ever we go. We are a proud group
of motorcyclists and have a right to be proud.
WE WEAR OUR GOLD WITH PRIDE.
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