Birthdate: 1963
Birthplace: New York
This New York skateboarding legend invented the ollie. We pay homage to one of the true pioneers of skateboarding!
Alan Gelfand - Growing Up 2v6n6j
Alan Gelfand was born in New York but Hollywood, Florida. It was there that young Alan and his skating buds would invent and perfect new tricks.
Alan Gelfand - The Ollie p4j43
The origin of the nickname "Ollie", which was given to him just months earlier. The ollie serves as the basis for many of the basic tricks in skateboarding today.
Alan Gelfand - Where is He Now? 2k5d1l
After quitting skateboarding in 1981 due to knee injuries, he turned his attention to Florida.
Alan Gelfand Says... 2r4j6n
"Don't be a follower, be a leader!"
