James Van Doren
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 14 years ago |
| Date of birth | March 20,1939 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Date of died | October 12,2011 |
| Died | Fullerton |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Parents | Johnson Van Doren |
| Founded | Vans |
| Job | Businessperson |
| Siblings | Paul Van Doren |
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| ID | 1542793 |
James Van Doren Life story
James Van Doren, who designed the tenacious shoe that became a mainstay of California skateboard culture — and touched off a national fad after Sean Penn wore a black-and-white-checked pair in the movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” — died on Oct. 12 at his home in Fullerton, Calif. He was 72.
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