Hawk revolutionized "vert" skating with innovative tricks and competitive dominance throughout the 1980s and 90s. Goofy (right foot forward).
Tony Hawk , widely known as the "," is the most influential figure in skateboarding history, credited with bringing the sport into the global mainstream. Beyond his technical mastery—most notably landing the first documented 900 in 1999—he built a massive business empire centered around his legendary video game franchise. Professional Legacy & Key Stats tonyhawk
Estimated at $140 million , making him one of the wealthiest athletes in action sports. widely known as the "
The first-ever 2.5-revolution aerial spin, completed at the 1999 X Games. tonyhawk
Hawk maintains that doing what you love brings more happiness than wealth or fame. The Video Game Phenomenon