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The Duke of Surfing
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(
Dan Carino
)
Jul 19, 2008
The Duke of Surfing
Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968) won five Olympic gold medals for swimming and "became surfing's ambassador to the world." Is that his caddy in the suit, or Dashiell Hammett? Photo circa 1925.
Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968) won five Olympic gold medals for swimming and "became surfing's ambassador to the world."
Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968) won five Olympic gold medals for swimming and "became surfing's ambassador to the world."
(
Courtesy L.A. Public Library
)

Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968) won five Olympic gold medals for swimming and "became surfing's ambassador to the world." Is that his caddy in the suit, or Dashiell Hammett? Photo circa 1925.

Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968) won five Olympic gold medals for swimming and "became surfing's ambassador to the world."

Is that his caddy in the suit, or Dashiell Hammett? Photo circa 1925.