Dale Velzy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American surfer
Date of Birth: 23-Sep-1927
Place of Birth: Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Date of Death: 26-May-2005
Profession: surfer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Dale Velzy
- Dale Velzy (September 23, 1927 – May 26, 2005) was an American surfboard shaper, credited with being the world's first commercial shaper.
- He opened the first professional surf shop in Manhattan Beach, California in 1950, personally hand fashioning the surfboards from wood or synthetic material.
- By 1960, Velzy owned five retail shops and three production facilities in California and Hawaii.
- He was known as "Hawk" for his keen eyesight.
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