10/06/2025
Everything about Tony Hawk is sacred to Sk8B World! He is most recognizable figure inside and outside Sk8B community although there are so many others who have achieved recognition. What makes a person a “Big Name” like Tony Hawk? Dedication, Hard Work, Grit and a certain amount of grounded humility. When you see him you know who he is. If you meet him, you will remember him. Youare a lucky human to have met a real Star!
In 1999, Tony Hawk made history. At the X Games, Hawk, then-32, landed the first-ever documented 900 in skateboarding.
To raise money for his nonprofit, The Skatepark Project, Hawk put a number of items from that historic ride up for auction. That auction came to a close Wednesday, and saw Hawk's 900 skateboard sell for an astounding $1.15 million, per ESPN.
