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John 'Doc' Ball(1907-2001)

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John 'Doc' Ball was born on 25 January 1907 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He died on 4 December 2001 in Eureka, California, USA.
BornJanuary 25, 1907
DiedDecember 4, 2001(94)
BornJanuary 25, 1907
DiedDecember 4, 2001(94)
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Known for

Surfing for Life (1999)
Surfing for Life
6.5
  • Self
  • 1999
Doc Ball: Surfing's Legendary Lensman (1999)
Doc Ball: Surfing's Legendary Lensman
Video
  • Self
  • 1999

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Self

  • Doc Ball: Surfing's Legendary Lensman (1999)
    Doc Ball: Surfing's Legendary Lensman
    Video
    • Self
    • 1999
  • Surfing for Life (1999)
    Surfing for Life
    6.5
    • Self
    • 1999

Personal details

  • Born
    • January 25, 1907
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • December 4, 2001
    • Eureka, California, USA(heart attack)

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