Kit Horn
Kit Horn (November 10, 1929 – March 25, 2010) was an American big wave surfer who helped popularize surfing in California and Oahu, Hawaii.[1]
Kit Horn | |
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Born | November 10, 1929 Hollywood, California |
Died | March 25, 2010 80) Encinitas, California | (aged
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Surfer |
Known for | Big wave surfer |
Early life
Horn was born in Hollywood, California and began surfing at age 11.[2] He attended the University of Southern California where he swam competitively and graduated in 1959. He served for two years in the Air Force, and worked in sales for a chemical company.[1]
Surfing career
He began surfing at a young age and was boyhood friends with a number of other big wave surfers, including Peter Cole.[3] He surfed well into his 70s and was respected as a founder and popularizer of modern surfing.
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References
- Matt Higgins, "Kit Horn, Pioneer Surfer, Dies at 80", The New York Times, April 2, 2010, available online.
- Higgins, Matt. "Kit Horn, Pioneer Surfer, Dies at 80." The New York Times. April 3, 2010. D8.
- Michael Tsai, "Respected California surf pioneer Kit Horn", Honolulu Advertiser, April 4, 2010, .
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