Left to Right : Dan Colby , Jerry Dobbins , Bea Youngs Paxson , Bud Orr , Chris Lasoya , Richmond Italia , Tom Kaye , Mike “ Boogie ” Bogolub
The People That Make / Made Paintball What it is today
The game of paintball is a fascinating one . From the development of the equipment over the last 39 years , to the creation of a competitive professional structure , to the recreational side of the game , paintball is a unique game and sport that defies description . Nothing about this game fits into a box . Nothing about this game is comparable to its contemporary action sports like skateboarding , motocross , surfing or anything else . And so many people have contributed to the game ’ s growth in every aspect .
There have been so many people that have done so much in paintball since the inception of this game that it is virtually impossible to properly credit everyone for their contributions . What we ’ ve tried to do here is put names and faces to some of the game ’ s biggest historical contributors .
This is not an article about the best pro player , the best marker or the coolest scenario player . It ’ s an article about those that have influenced the game .
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