Jay Adams
American skateboarder (1961-2014) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 53
Jay J. Adams was an American skateboarder. As a teen, he was the youngest member of the Zephyr Competition Skateboarding Team (Z-Boys). His spontaneous freestyle skateboarding style, inspired by ocean surfing, helped innovate and popularize modern skateboarding.
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His aggressive vertical tricks make him one of skateboarding's most influential stylists. He has been called "the original seed" of skateboarding.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1961 to 2014 · aged 53
