Tony Hawk Accomplishments and Career

Tony Hawk grew to fame very quickly. He was known around the world for his amazing talent and ways that seemed magical on the skateboard. He invented multiple tricks including ollie -to-Indy, the gymnast plant, and the Saran Wrap. This image shows…

All of these images are the logos of very popular brands that Tony Hawk has had a partnership with. As the fame of Tony only seemed to increase, so did his pay and influence. He began to make partnerships with some of the biggest companies in the…

Tony Hawk has many partnerships, this has allowed him to be able to sell skateboards. Although many are on the more expensive end, his boards can also be bought for cheap at places like Walmart. This wide price range has allowed thousands upon…

Tony Hawk was so popular and famous, he was able to begin his own company, Birdhouse, in the early 1990's. This company is now worth over $100 million. This company sells not only skateboards, but skateboard accessories too, such as helmets, pads,…

At the 1999 X Games, Tony Hawk did the unthinkable. He was the first person ever to land the 900, this is two and a half turns in the air. This is considered to be one of the greatest moments of sports history. This trick alone, inspired thousands…

Tony Hawk has received so many awards. Not all of them have to do with his talent on the skateboard, though most of them are. He has won over 70 skateboarding contests. His other awards include the following: Make-A-Wish's Favorite Male Athlete,…