Skateboarding as a new American pastime burst onto the scene in California in the 1950s when surfers came up with a creative way to recapture the excitement of riding the waves on solid ground.
While it has never been determined who invented the very first skateboard, it is undeniable that the sport started with enthusiasts slapping wheels ripped off roller skates onto thin wooden boxes or boards. Not surprisingly, injuries were not uncommon in these early days.
Not before long, the skateboarding craze rolled into New York City, with teenagers – and even a few adventurous adults – discovering a new way to get around town by hopping on a deck of pressed layers of wood, with four wheels attached to it  … Great pictures and more
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