From Skater Boy to Game Icon, Here are Unique Facts About Tony Hawk

Kapanlagi.com - Tony Hawk's name in the gaming and skateboarding world is truly worthy of the title of living legend. The figure born on May 12, 1968 successfully revived skateboarding from a dormant state and also succeeded in increasing the popularity of the sport. The figure known as The Birdman is not just an ordinary Skater Boy, KLovers. There are various unique and inspiring facts that color his career journey to become a Living Legend like now.

Here are some interesting facts about skate maestro, Tony Hawk.

Professional Skateboard Athlete Since the Age of 14 and Winner of Dozens of Competitions

Tony Hawk's love for the world of skateboarding emerged when he was still young. The California-born man has become a professional skateboarder at the age of 14. After four years, at the age of 18, he earned the nickname 'wonder child'. In total, throughout his life, Tony Hawk has successfully won a total of 73 competitions out of 103 professional skateboard competitions worldwide.

As a skate maestro, there are dozens of tricks that he has created and become a role model for skateboarders around the world. The famous one is Madonna's trick, but other tricks like ollie-to-Indy, gymnast plant, frontside 540-rodeo flip, and Saran wrap are also unforgettable. Among those tricks, which ones have you watched before?

Successfully Performing The Phenomenal 900 Move

Tony Hawk is known as a phenomenal skater boy thanks to his success in performing super difficult tricks in a competition, like the 720.One of the most memorable moments is when he successfully performed the 900 trick at the X Games held in 1999.At that time, he was still 27 years old and was trying to make history by becoming the first skateboarder to successfully perform the incredibly difficult trick called The 900.

The trick requires a skateboarder to rotate two and a half times in the air.Can you imagine how difficult it is, KLovers?Of course, there is no success without failures.In the first, second, and third attempts, Tony hadn't successfully performed The 900 trick perfectly. However, he did not give up, until on the 11th attempt he finally conquered The 900 and was instantly greeted with hugs and cheers from the audience present on that day.

So Popular Game Icon

His name shone even brighter when he became the famous PlayStation game icon, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, released by Activision in 1999.This game was truly loved, proven in the United States alone from August to December, this game successfully sold up to 350,000 copies.Then in the UK, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater earned the Platinum predicate because it sold more than 300,000 copies.Not surprising if the game became one of the best-selling in the world and became a billion-dollar franchise.Quoting from Tony Hawk's official website, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater successfully garnered sales of more than 1.4 billion dollars.

Have Good Business Instinct

Not stopping at becoming a legend in the skateboarding world and making extraordinary records in the gaming world, Tony Hawk also ventured into the business world.Proven, the skateboard company named Birdhouse Projects that he built with his friend successfully made a profit of up to 140 million dollars.In 2008, Tony Hawk's name surpassed basketball players Shaquille O'Neal and LeBron James in the list of popular athletes for young consumers.

In addition to Birdhouse Projects, Tony Hawk also has a skateboard clothing business named Hawk Clothing. Not only that, he also has a brand of various toys and sports equipment called Tony House Signature Series.

The figure of Tony Hawk is indeed legendary, no wonder his name is immortalized in various sports museums around the world, one of which is the San Diego Hall of Champions. This is a multisports museum managed by the San Diego Sports Association where you can find many inspirational stories of professional athletes. His series of achievements will ignite your passion to pursue your favorite field.

Admitting to be a sports enthusiast, SDHOC will satisfy your thirst for knowledge about sports clubs or sports games. Witness all the achievements of professional athletes in the corner of the Hall of Champions at SDHOC.

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