Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Competitors Shirt, circa 1967, Original and Rare

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Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Competitors Shirt, circa 1967, Original and Rare

About the Item

The Duke Invitational meant just that. 24 of the best "big wave" surfers of the day were summoned by "The Father of Modern Day Surfing" to the North Shore of Oahu. There they competed in the only big wave riding competition of the time. Traditionally this competition was held at Sunset Beach but could be moved to Waimea or other spots where the conditions were better. The surfers would wait on hand (often for days) until the judges decided that the surf was large enough (ideally twenty foot plus) for the competition to commence. These shirts were only given to competitors and the pride in ownership was obvious. The contest started in 1965 as the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championships, in 1968 the name was changed to "Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Classic." Competitors in the accompanying photo include: Felipe Pomer, the only non-American. Ben Aipa, Joey Cabell, Paul Strauch, Ricky Grigg and of course in the Blue cooler then cool jacket no other than Duke Paou Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku himself! This original size large shirt is made of bright red pineapple tweed cotton and bears the Duke Kahanamoku Label, coconut buttons and is emblazoned with Duke Kahanamoku Surfing Championships Hawaii on the right breast patch. There is a Hawaii Royal Crown patch on left pocket. There is an ink stain on the right upper arm. Sold with 13.5 inch x 8.5 inch photo in 12 inch x 15 inch frame. This item may be folded and shipped in a box. Duke Kahanamoku was an iconic Olympic champion swimmer, Ambassador of Aloha, Sheriff of Honolulu and widely recognized as the Father of Modern Day surfing. He was an accomplished Waterman, a credit to the State of Hawaii and to the United States of America. Surfing Cowboys® is recognized as the go-to source for California Culture Collectibles by collectors, designers and regular folk. As the foremost purveyors of vintage surf collectibles on the West Coast we curate and consult on acquisitions of all sizes, from a single vintage board to a whole quiver. Please do not hesitate to consult us if you have additional questions about this board or are searching for another.

Creator:
Duke Kahanamoku by Kahala Sportswear 1 (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cotton
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1967
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. ink spot on upper right arm.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU92192267142