George Freeth
American surfer
Died when: 35 years 150 days (424 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
George Douglas Freeth Jr. (November 8, 1883 – April 7, 1919) was an American life guard and swimming instructor.Freeth was referred to in his day as the first white person to become expert at wave surfing, although he was of part Native Hawaiian descent.
He and fellow Hawaiian surfer Duke Kahanamoku introduced the sport to the United States.
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