| Jimmy Blears | |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | James Blears, Jr. January 6, 1948 Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Died | February 4, 2011 (aged 63) Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Surfing career | |
| Years active | 1960s–1990s |
| Best year | 1972 |
| Sponsors | Weber Surfboards |
| Major achievements | 1972 IPS World Champion |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy foot |
| Favorite waves | Jockos |
James Blears, Jr (January 6, 1948 – February 4, 2011) was the 1972 World Surfing Champion.[1]
- ^ Encyclopedia of Surfing by Matt Warshaw, 2003; published by Harcourt Books