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Asharq Al-Awsat
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Hawk Puts His History-Making ‘900' Skateboard up for Auction
Skateboarding great Tony Hawk has announced that he is putting his most famous deck up for auction with the goal of raising money to build skateparks in underserved areas. Hawk landed his groundbreaking "900" - 2-1/2 full mid-air rotations - at the 1999 X Games in a moment that helped propel the sport out of the subculture and into the mainstream. The Birdhouse "Falcon 2" board is expected to fetch between $500,000 and $700,000 when it goes on the block in Los Angeles on September 23, according to Julien's Auctions. Hawk called the moment he became the first skateboarder to land the trick in front of a roaring X Games crowd after several failed attempts on June 27, 1999 "the best day of my life." "It was a huge moment in my career - the result of years of persistence and getting back up after every fall," he said in a press release. Other items up for sale include Hawk's signed helmet, knee pads, sneakers, and the 1999 X Games Vert Finals bronze medal. "I never imagined that my board, pads or helmet from that day would be of any interest to collectors," he said. A portion of the sale proceeds will benefit The Skatepark Project (TSP), Hawk's foundation supporting skatepark construction in underserved communities. TSP grant programs have awarded over $13 million to help fund nearly 700 public skateparks in all 50 US states, enjoyed by an estimated 17 million people annually, according to the non-profit organization's website.
CNA
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Skateboarding-Hawk puts his history-making '900' skateboard up for auction
Skateboarding great Tony Hawk has announced that he is putting his most famous deck up for auction with the goal of raising money to build skateparks in underserved areas. Hawk landed his groundbreaking "900" - 2-1/2 full mid-air rotations - at the 1999 X Games in a moment that helped propel the sport out of the subculture and into the mainstream. The Birdhouse "Falcon 2" board is expected to fetch between $500,000 and $700,000 when it goes on the block in Los Angeles on September 23, according to Julien's Auctions. Hawk called the moment he became the first skateboarder to land the trick in front of a roaring X Games crowd after several failed attempts on June 27, 1999 "the best day of my life." "It was a huge moment in my career - the result of years of persistence and getting back up after every fall," he said in a press release. Other items up for sale include Hawk's signed helmet, knee pads, sneakers, and the 1999 X Games Vert Finals bronze medal. "I never imagined that my board, pads or helmet from that day would be of any interest to collectors," he said. A portion of the sale proceeds will benefit The Skatepark Project (TSP), Hawk's foundation supporting skatepark construction in underserved communities. TSP grant programs have awarded over $13 million to help fund nearly 700 public skateparks in all 50 U.S. states, enjoyed by an estimated 17 million people annually, according to the non-profit organisation's website.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Skateboarding-Hawk puts his history-making '900' skateboard up for auction
June 30 (Reuters) - Skateboarding great Tony Hawk has announced that he is putting his most famous deck up for auction with the goal of raising money to build skateparks in underserved areas. Hawk landed his groundbreaking "900" - 2-1/2 full mid-air rotations - at the 1999 X Games in a moment that helped propel the sport out of the subculture and into the mainstream. The Birdhouse "Falcon 2" board is expected to fetch between $500,000 and $700,000 when it goes on the block in Los Angeles on September 23, according to Julien's Auctions. Hawk called the moment he became the first skateboarder to land the trick in front of a roaring X Games crowd after several failed attempts on June 27, 1999 "the best day of my life." "It was a huge moment in my career - the result of years of persistence and getting back up after every fall," he said in a press release. Other items up for sale include Hawk's signed helmet, knee pads, sneakers, and the 1999 X Games Vert Finals bronze medal. "I never imagined that my board, pads or helmet from that day would be of any interest to collectors," he said. A portion of the sale proceeds will benefit The Skatepark Project (TSP), Hawk's foundation supporting skatepark construction in underserved communities. TSP grant programs have awarded over $13 million to help fund nearly 700 public skateparks in all 50 U.S. states, enjoyed by an estimated 17 million people annually, according to the non-profit organisation's website.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tony Hawk Recognized by TIME for His Impact Beyond Skateboarding
Who would we be if we didn't give a big congrats to Tony Hawk for landing a spot on the 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list—an honor recognizing 100 epic humans around the world who are pushing the future of giving and making real change. On and off the board, Tony's always kept it real. He leads by example, stays humble, and inspires people to keep pushing—despite what they're chasing. Getting named to that list is a huge honor, and if anyone deserves it, it's Hawk. Peep the post below from The Skatepark Project, along with some humbling words. View the to see embedded media. On Instagram, The Skatepark Project mentioned: "Tony is celebrated not only for his legendary skateboarding career and revolutionizing the sport, but for his dedication to making skateboarding more accessible to youth in underserved communities. Since founding The Skatepark Project in 2002, we've helped fund nearly 700 public skateparks across all 50 states — creating safe, inclusive spaces where young people can build confidence, resilience, and, above all, community!" All that hard work certainly hasn't gone unnoticed, either. What Tony and TSP do—and have done—for so many communities across the globe is major, and they're showing no signs of slowing down. Why would they? There's no limit to the amount of skateparks that should be built in this wild world, as far as I'm concerned. Keep those wheels turning!💻 💻 It's always exciting to see one of our own being recognized by something outside of skateboarding on such a global scale. Are we surprised it's Tony? Of course not, but that doesn't take anything away from it, either. The dude is just a legend—through and through—and truly has given so much back to skateboarding. Where would we be without The Birdman?TIME did a good job profiling and honoring our fearless leader. And if you see the list of notable individuals he's surrounded by, well, let's just say this—he's in good company. Congrats again, Tony. And thank you for all that you do. Thumbnail Photo / @tonyhawk Tony Hawk Recognized by TIME for His Impact Beyond Skateboarding first appeared on Skateboarding on May 26, 2025
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tony Hawk
Credit - Olivia Wong—Getty Images Tony Hawk says the skatepark in his hometown of San Diego did more than help develop the skills that made him the world's most famous skateboarder. It also gave him a sense of belonging. 'It was never lost on me how lucky I was to have that community,' he says. As the sport took off, along with Hawk's personal fame, he became increasingly aware that aspiring skateboarders in many parts of the country were honing their skills in shopping centers and public parks where they were often unwelcome. He launched The Skatepark Project (formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation) in 2002, which has since awarded almost $13 million to help fund 661 safe places to skate in all 50 states—including 15 new parks in 2024, plus donations of nearly 600 skateboards, 400 helmets, and other equipment. The Skatepark Project has also helped fund skateparks in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa, in partnership with the nonprofit Skateistan. Going forward, Hawk wants to provide more skateparks in Native American communities, as well as rural and other underserved areas. Skate parks 'are probably the most inclusive spaces in terms of race, gender, age and skill levels,' says Hawk. 'You can find people from all walks of life, top performers and beginners, enjoying the same space.' Contact us at letters@
