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Leroy Grannis (1917–2011)

Leroy Grannis was born on August 12, 1917 in Hermosa Beach, California, USA. He is known for Surfing for Life (1999), Blazing Longboards (1996) and BoardRoom (2012). He was married to Katie LaVerne Tracy. He died on February 3, 2011 in Torrance, California. See full bio »

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Known For

Surfing for Life
Surfing for Life Self
(1999)
Blazing Longboards
Blazing Longboards Self
(1996)
BoardRoom
BoardRoom Self
(2012)
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 2012 BoardRoom (Video documentary)
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 1999 Surfing for Life (Documentary)
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 1996 Blazing Longboards (Video)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Photography book: "Leroy Grannis", 2006

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Spouse:

Katie LaVerne Tracy  (her death)  (4 children)
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Photographer and co-founder of Surfer magazine who is credited with helping to popularize the California surfing culture. An executive at Pacific Bell from 1946 until his retirement in 1977.

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Granny
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