Tony Hawk

 Tony Hawk was one of the best skateboarders around the world by the time he was 16, and throughout his 17-year professional career, he has won more than 70 skating contests. Hawk established his own skateboarding companycalled Birdhouse as well as a line of successful video games and skateboarding instructional videos. Through the Tony Hawk Foundation, he provides grants and technical assistance for parks that are being built, particularly in areas with low incomes. areas.Hawk was born May 12, 1968, in San Diego, California. When he was a youngster, Hawk was intelligent, high-strung, and hyperactive -which his mother described as "challenging." Hawk received a skateboard as a gift from his older brother when he turned nine years old. Hawk was skilled at skateboarding and was able to make a difference in his life. When he was 12 he had his first sponsor, Dogtown skateboards. Then, two years later, he turned into a professional skateboarder. Hawk was regarded as among the best skateboarders in the world by when he turned sixteen years old.