Lee Ralph: The Kiwi Skateboarder Who Vanished

In the late 1980s, New Zealand skateboarder Lee Ralph had the world at his feet. But right when he seemed poised to join the sport’s elite, he was kicked out of the US … and out of the limelight for good.

Lee Ralph, living in Taranaki today. Photo: The Spinoff
Lee Ralph. Photo: Dave Pang

Our friends at The Spinoff have given us permission to republish his story.

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