Even though he has been retired from competition since 1999, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is one of extreme sports' most recognizable and celebrated athletes in the world.

Tony Hawk was nine years old when his brother changed his life by giving him his first skateboard.  By twelve, Tony had national sponsors, by 14 he had turned pro, and by age 16 Tony Hawk was the best skateboarder in the world.  Hawk went on to win over 80 competitions, by far the best record in skateb... More >