Throwback Thursday - Thoughts go out to Mike Jacoby
Last week, snowboard legend Mike Jacoby suffered a head injury while mountain biking in Hood River, Oregon.
Jacoby is a two time world champ (in 1995 and 1996), an Olympian, the inventor of the J-Tear, and really an over all awesome guy. Check out his part from Burton's 1989 movie "Chill" above, then send some positive vibes his way for a quick and full recovery.
Misty Nug: Jacoby was world champ in 1995 for Giant Slalom, that same year Lael Gregory was world champ for Halfpipe.
Part of a well balanced week of Burton blog posts, officially known as "Now Read This,"
Throwback Thursday is a little piece of snowboard history.
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Don Richter
1 month ago
Mike Jacoby (the Joker) is an amazing athlete, a great freestyle and alpine snowboarder, an awesome coach, and he has inspired thousands of riders. He is also one of the nicest guys I have ever met.
Mike, I hope you are feeling better and have a full and quick recovery!
To Jake, JG, and everyone else at Burton – thank you for posting this and gathering awareness and support for Mike.
Best wishes,
Don Richter
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Bryan Suth...
1 month ago
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1435893795&ref=name#!/profile.php?id=684283351
So many friends from around the world are praying and sending positive energy Mike's way , it is representative of what a super guy Mike is. Surgery today on the broken jaw. He is more awake each day. It may be a long road he is on, but Mike is BACK and we know he will go big!! Wishing you the best Mike. You are the best!!
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Bryan Suth...
1 month ago
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Dirk Samson
1 month ago
I've always been a huge fan of Mike Jacoby. I met him in 95' in the lobby of Keystone Resort where I worked at the time. The place didn't even alow our equipment on the mtn in 95'! Mike was training over at Copper. I thought I had met a rockstar and was completely ga-ga at meeting such an idol. He spent almost 30 minutes with me talking about boarding, his travels, etc. Thanks for taking the time Mike. You left a huge impression on me and I have a lot of respect for your riding and what you've done for boarding. Good luck and get better soon.
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rte
1 month ago
j tear, no way. Get well Mike.
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