Childhood and Education Journey of Tony Hawk in Timeline

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How education and upbringing influenced the life of Tony Hawk. A timeline of key moments.

Tony Hawk, nicknamed Birdman, is an American professional skateboarder and entrepreneur. As a pioneer in vertical skateboarding, he landed the first documented "900" in 1999. That same year, he licensed the Tony Hawk's skateboarding video game series. He retired from professional competition in 2003 and is considered one of skateboarding's all-time greats and most influential figures. He also owns the skateboard company Birdhouse.

2012: Investment in Bitcoin

In 2012, Tony Hawk decided to invest money into digital currency, Bitcoin, which became a significant source of income and interest for him.

2023: Auction for Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund

In 2023, Tony Hawk auctioned a signed photograph of himself and Rick Thorne, with 50% of the proceeds to be donated to the Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund, which was created following Nichols' death and aims to build a skate park in his honor.