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Tony Hawk was born in Carlsbad Ca.
To his dad Frank Hawk, and his mom Nancy Hawk, Tony was raised in San Diego Ca, -
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Tony Hawk grew up in San Diego Ca., he was a very hyper kid.
Tony Hawk was a hyperactive kid. -
his brother Steve Hawk gave him his first skateboard
Tony Hawks father built a ramp in the backyard. -
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Competed in contests all over California
Frank Hawk was his big support. -
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Quits Little league baseball, basketball, and violin
quote " I told my dad I don't want to play other sports anymore I just want to skateboard" -
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Over 88 Skateboard tricks had been invented from 1980 to now
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Dogtown skateboards sponsor him at age 12.
Dogtown started in 1970 by surfers -
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He won 73 contest out of 103.
In the XGames he has won 14 medals -
Is a pro skateboarder at age 14
He skates with Bones Brigade Team -
Known as one of the best skateboarders at age 16
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Bought his own house
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He starts up Birdhouse Skateboards with another pro skater
He also starts Hawk Clothing that you can buy at Kohls. -
His dad Frank Hawk died
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Making video games about him at the age of 25
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Landed the 900
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He retired skateboarding at 31 years old!
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Started the Boom Boom Huckjam Tour
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Tony Hawk Foundation
Built skateparks for kids in low-income communities. -
American Library Association
He joined to help teens to want to read more books.
