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Tony Hawk

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How you know Tony:

Tony Hawk is skateboarding’s primary icon. As a world champion, his physical skill and dazzling artistry have left fans in slack-jawed awe ever since he turned pro at age 14. Tony’s talents have brought a level of attention to and respect for skateboarding, which in turn, has helped legitimize all action sports. His best-selling book, "Hawk: Occupation Skateboarder" helped fuel the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game series which continues to win awards and break sales records worldwide. His latest game, Tony Hawk: SHRED will be released in October. Tony lives, works and rides in San Diego with his wife and four children.