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Quiksilver Co-Founder Alan Green Dies at 77, Leaving Surfing Legacy

Quiksilver Co-Founder Alan Green Dies at 77, Leaving Surfing Legacy
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  • Alan Green, Quiksilver co-founder, died at 77 in Torquay after cancer battle.
  • Green revolutionized surfwear with 'yoke waist' boardshorts for better comfort.
  • In 1969, Green co-founded Quiksilver, building a global surfing empire.
  • Quiksilver became the first publicly traded surf company in the U.S. in 1986.
  • Authentic Brands Group acquired Quiksilver in 2023 to expand Green's legacy.
  • Roxy, founded in 1990, expanded Quiksilver into women's surfwear.
  • Surf legends like Kelly Slater honor Green's mentorship and industry impact.
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