Historical information
This black and white photograph shows Gold Coast surfer Michael Peterson with his surfboard at the Stubbies Surf Classic, Burleigh Heads, March, 1977. Peterson was at the peak of his surfing powers when this photograph was taken. He won the event shortly after this photograph was taken.
Significance
Although he never won a world championship Michael Peterson was seen by many as the best surfer in the world in the period from 1973 - 1977.
Physical description
Black and white photograph of Michael Peterson wearing boardshorts and holding his surfboard at the Stubbies Surf Classic, Burleigh Heads, March, 1977
Inscriptions & markings
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