Phil Edwards (surfer)

Phil Edwards (surfer)

Philip ("Phil") Edwards (born June 10, 1938) is a legendary surfer. He is credited with being the first to surf the Banzai pipeline in Hawaii, being the first professional surfer, and creating the first signature surf board.

External links

* http://www.surfline.com/surfaz/surfaz.cfm?id=795
* http://www.legendarysurfers.com/surf/legends/lsc206_edwards.html


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