Centennial Celebration for Surf Pioneer George Freeth
Photos left to right: Huntington Beach Mayor Connie Boardman with Coral Reef Wetsuits Owner Tony Jones introducing a commemorative shirt; HSS (Huntington Surf and Sport) Owner Aaron Pai kneels in front of George Freeth’s new plaque on The Surfers Hall of Fame at Main & PCH in Downtown Huntington Beach; and former World Surfing Champion Peter (PT) Townend.
Surfing Legends & Dignitaries from the Walk Of Fame, Hall of Fame and Community came together recently to celebrate the beginning of a year-long commemoration of the Surfing Centennial in Huntington Beach. On June 20, 1914, famous Hawaiian Surfing Pioneer George Freeth was hired by SoCal Tycoon Henry E. Huntington to ride his Big Red Car down from LA to the new concrete HB Pier. He emerged from the electric railway car with his wooden surfboard, creating a buzz and wonder from the beach crowd. Freeth entered the ocean and showed off the exciting sport to amazed locals and tourists. Read more..>
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