RIP Bob Biniak, 51; pro-skateboarder, golfer

[Wayback]

Bob Biniak, 51; skateboarder was one of the original Dogtown Z-Boys.  Known as 'the Bullet,' Biniak displayed a daring, innovative style that helped revitalize skateboarding in the 1970s. He later became a professional golfer and moved to Benicia (Bay Area) to get away from the LA skateboard scene.
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-bob-biniak4-2010mar04,0,3767884.story

[RGMike]

Bob Biniak, 51; skateboarder was one of the original Dogtown Z-Boys.  Known as 'the Bullet,' Biniak displayed a daring, innovative style that helped revitalize skateboarding in the 1970s. He later became a professional golfer and moved to Benicia (Bay Area) to get away from the LA skateboard scene.
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-bob-biniak4-2010mar04,0,3767884.story

wow, knowing that "skateboard pioneers" are in their 50s is the scariest thing I've heard all week.