History of Tony Hawk in Timeline

Tony Hawk, nicknamed Birdman, is a celebrated American professional skateboarder and entrepreneur. He is recognized as a pioneer in vertical skateboarding and famously landed the first documented '900' trick. Hawk founded the skateboard company Birdhouse and licensed the popular 'Tony Hawk's' skateboarding video game series with Activision in 1999. Although he retired from professional competition in 2003, Hawk remains a highly influential figure and is considered one of the greatest skateboarders ever.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Legacy & Impact

1993: Promotional video for TurboDuo game Lords of Thunder

In 1993, Tony Hawk used the Video Toaster he received to edit a promotional video for the TurboDuo game Lords of Thunder.

2002: Creation of the Tony Hawk Foundation

In 2002, Tony Hawk created the Tony Hawk Foundation in response to the lack of safe and legal skateparks in America. The foundation supports skatepark projects.

2007: Athletes for Hope charity founded

In 2007, Tony Hawk and other athletes founded the charity Athletes for Hope, an organization that aims to inspire all people to volunteer and support their communities through the actions of professional athletes.

2012: Investment in Bitcoin

In 2012, Tony Hawk decided to invest money into digital currency, Bitcoin.

2015: Robert Wood Johnson Sports award

In 2015, the Tony Hawk Foundation received the Robert Wood Johnson Sports award, which honors recipients for their innovative and influential approaches to using sports to build a culture of health in their communities.

June 2018: Tony Hawk Foundation awards

As of June 2018, Tony Hawk's foundation has awarded US$5.8 million, aiding 596 skatepark projects.

2020: Tony Hawk Foundation name change

In 2020, the Tony Hawk Foundation changed its name to The Skatepark Project to better describe the organization's mission.

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 the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of law enforcement officers.