Greg Noll, known as a big wave
rider and pioneer surfboard builder from the 50's and 60's, came up
with the idea of a Hall of Fame to honor the sport's East Coast pioneers,
competitors and contributors to the lifestyle. Along with the help
of Cecil Lear, Dick Catri, Pete Smith and Bill Yerkes, the first induction
was held at the Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida in January of 1996.