| Corky Carroll | |
|---|---|
 Carroll (right) with Mike Doyle, 1964 | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 29, 1947 Alhambra, California |
| Residence | Huntington Beach, California |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Surfing career | |
| Years active | 1959–1972 |
| Major achievements | US Surfing Championship (1966-70) International Surfing Championship (3 times) |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy |
| Website | Corky Carroll's Surf School |
Corky Carroll (born September 29, 1947)[1] is a professional American surfer and is considered a pioneer in the sport by becoming the first real professional surfer as well as being the first to make paid endorsements.[2]
- ^ Carroll, Corky (August 13, 2011). "Becoming a surfing diehard requires some sacrifices". The Orange County Register. p. Local 1. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
- ^ "Corky Carroll". International Surfing Museum, Huntington Beach. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2007-06-15.