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

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

Tony Hawk, nicknamed Birdman, is a highly influential American professional skateboarder and entrepreneur. He's a pioneer in vertical skateboarding and the first to land a documented "900." Hawk owns the skateboard company Birdhouse and licensed the popular Tony Hawk's skateboarding video game series with Activision in 1999. Retiring from professional competition in 2003, Hawk is regarded as one of skateboarding's greatest and most influential figures.

2002: Tony Hawk Foundation Creation

In 2002, Tony Hawk established the Tony Hawk Foundation due to a lack of safe skateparks in America.

June 2018: Tony Hawk Foundation Milestone

As of June 2018, the Tony Hawk Foundation had awarded US$5.8 million, supporting 596 skatepark projects.

2020: The Skatepark Project Name Change

In 2020, the Tony Hawk Foundation was renamed to The Skatepark Project to better reflect the organization's mission.

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