Tag: Signal Hill

  • Leslie Jo Ritzma

    Leslie Jo Ritzma

    Leslie Jo Ritzma from Redondo Beach, California started skateboarding in 1964 at age 7. “I made my own skateboard in 2nd grade from some roller skates and ended up breaking my arm… Roller skate wheels nailed onto a 2 by 4.” The injury didn’t deter her, and in 1977 at age 20, Leslie Jo decided…

  • Tina Trefethen

    Tina Trefethen

    The classic photos of Tina Trefethen performing “freestyle gymnastics” on her skateboard are iconic representations of skateboarding in the 1970s. While Trefethen was graceful (and flexible!), she loved the adrenaline rush of racing. And, according to her bio for the 1976 NY World Masters program guide she was a champion Hang Glider, winning the 1975…