Jimmy Blears
| Jimmy Blears | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | James Blears, Jr. January 6, 1948 Santa Monica, California, United States  | 
| Died | February 4, 2011 (aged 63) Honolulu, Hawaii, United States  | 
| Surfing career | |
| Years active | 1960s–1990s | 
| Best year | 1972 | 
| Sponsors | Weber Surfboards | 
| Major achievements | 1972 IPS World Champion | 
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Goofy foot | 
| Favorite waves | Jockos | 
James Blears, Jr (January 6, 1948 – February 4, 2011) was the 1972 World Surfing Champion.