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This image is of Tony Hawk when he was very young playing on a slide. This was around the time that he would begin to become interested in skateboarding. Tony Hawk was born on May 12, 1968 in Carlsbad, California. When Tony was nine years old, his…

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…

This trailer was used to advertise the release of the video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. The video has over 1.2 million views just on YouTube alone and will continue to grow. This is 20 years after the original release of the game.

As the release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 shocked the world with its success, many people were astounded with other aspects of the game. The accuracy and amazing design of the various city scapes and parks are shocking. When seeing still images…

At just the age of twelve, Tony was amazing everyone. He often would skate at the Oasis Skatepark, where he would nurture and grow his skill. He began to do tricks that others could only do that were many years older than him. He was even winning…

As the game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 was released, players found it to be extremely nostalgic. This was made possible partly by the soundtrack. The soundtrack allowed the players to remember music from their childhood that was still implemented…

Tony Hawk is the founder of the Skateboard Project. This is a nonprofit organization that he created solely for the purpose of helping people to skateboard. After being informed of how many people do not have a safe place to skate, Hawk decided it…

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,…

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…

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…