Lindberg, Larry (1934 – )

Independent television sports producer from New York, best known to the American surfing world for his network-backed work of the 1960s, '70s, and early '80s, and for being an enthusiastic early supporter of professional surfing. "You guys have the equivalent of a Ph.D. in surfing," he told a group of the world's best wave-riders in 1968. "You’re the tops and you’re not using it. There’s money to be made if you are willing to take the chance."

Lindberg was born (1934) in Detroit, Michigan, t...