Lasting Legacy of Tony Hawk: A Look at the Influence on History

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Tony Hawk

How the contributions of Tony Hawk continue to shape the world today.

Tony Hawk, nicknamed Birdman, is a pioneering American professional skateboarder and entrepreneur. He owns the skateboard company Birdhouse and is credited with completing the first documented "900" skateboarding trick. In 1999, he also licensed the highly successful skateboarding video game series bearing his name. Retiring from professional competition in 2003, Hawk remains one of the most influential and celebrated skateboarders of all time, significantly shaping the landscape of modern vertical skateboarding.

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