Jay Adams

Jay Adams (February 3, 1961 – August 14, 2014) was an American skateboarder. He became known as one of the original members of Z-Boys skateboarding team. He was known as "The Original Seed" of the sport. He was thought to be one of the most influential skateboarders of all time.

Adams died from a massive heart attack in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico, aged 53.

References

Other websites
DOGTOWN-The Legend of the Z-Boys, C.R. Stecyk III & Glen E. Friedman, Burning Flags Press, 2000, 
JAY-BOY – Classic photographs by Jay Adams stepfather, Kent Sherwood, Concrete Wave Editions, 2006,  * 
Scarred for Life – Eleven Stories About Skateboarders by Keith Hamm, Chronicle Books, 2004, 

Category:1961 births
Category:2014 deaths
Category:American skateboarders
Category:Deaths from myocardial infarction
Category:Sportspeople from Los Angeles