Timeline: Anthony Frank Hawk | Timetoast

May 12, 1968

Tony Hawk was born in Carlsbad Ca.

To his dad Frank Hawk, and his mom Nancy Hawk, Tony was raised in San Diego Ca,
Period: May 12, 1968 to May 12, 1976

Tony Hawk grew up in San Diego Ca., he was a very hyper kid.

Tony Hawk was a hyperactive kid.
May 12, 1976

his brother Steve Hawk gave him his first skateboard

Tony Hawks father built a ramp in the backyard.
Period: Mar 30, 1977 to Mar 30, 1995

Competed in contests all over California

Frank Hawk was his big support.
Period: Apr 7, 1979 to Apr 7, 1980

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"
Period: Apr 4, 1980 to Apr 4, 2011

Over 88 Skateboard tricks had been invented from 1980 to now
May 12, 1980

Dogtown skateboards sponsor him at age 12.

Dogtown started in 1970 by surfers
Period: May 12, 1982 to Mar 12, 2001

He won 73 contest out of 103.

In the XGames he has won 14 medals
May 12, 1983

Is a pro skateboarder at age 14

He skates with Bones Brigade Team
May 12, 1984

Known as one of the best skateboarders at age 16
May 12, 1985

Bought his own house
May 12, 1994

He starts up Birdhouse Skateboards with another pro skater

He also starts Hawk Clothing that you can buy at Kohls.
May 12, 1995

His dad Frank Hawk died

His dad was his biggest support
May 12, 1999

Making video games about him at the age of 25
Jul 27, 1999

Landed the 900
Mar 30, 2001

He retired skateboarding at 31 years old!
Apr 4, 2002

Started the Boom Boom Huckjam Tour
Apr 4, 2002

Tony Hawk Foundation

Built skateparks for kids in low-income communities.
Nov 11, 2003

American Library Association

He joined to help teens to want to read more books.