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Article Date: May 2021
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Obituary: Paul Van Doren


Vans co-founder, who launched the iconic vulcanized skate shoe brand in Anaheim, CA, in 1965 with his brother Jim and two other partners, has died at age 90. The company announced his passing on social media, tweeting, “Paul was not just an entrepreneur; he was an innovator.” The Van Doren brothers grew Vans for two decades to over $50 million in revenues until it was sold in ... Log in to view full article.

 


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