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Anthony Frank Hawk (born May 12, 1968), nicknamed Birdman, is an American professional skateboarder, entrepreneur and the owner of the skateboard company Birdhouse. A pioneer of modern vertical skateboarding, Hawk completed the first documented "900" skateboarding trick in 1999.
Apr 2, 2014 · (1968-) Who Is Tony Hawk? Tony Hawk was one of the top skateboarders in the world by the time he was 16, and in his 17-year career, he won more than 70 skateboarding contests. Hawk started...
May 24, 2021 · Talk May 20, 2021. Tony Hawk’s Greatest Trick? Becoming a Middle-aged Skateboard Star. By David Marchese Photo illustration by Bráulio Amado. For a long time, the skateboarding icon Tony Hawk ...
May 19, 2024 · Tony Hawk, American professional skateboarder whose technical innovations, successful equipment and apparel companies, and tireless promotional work helped the sport of skateboarding enter the mainstream at the end of the 20th century. Learn more about Hawk’s life and career.
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Jul 23, 2021 · With the skateboarding competition kicking off in Tokyo this weekend, Tony Hawk will add another title to his massive résumé: Olympic commentator. But the Olympics needed him and his sport more...
Oct 3, 2023 · A true skate legend's journey. Published on: October 3, 2023. The air buzzes with excitement, and the grip tape beneath your feet vibrates in tandem with your heart pounding as you soar, pushing the boundaries of what’s feasible on four spinning wheels. But who do you think of when you picture such scenes?
