Tony Hawk is arguably one of the most beloved sporting figures of the modern era. He popularized skateboarding as a sport, continues to raise its profile, and, at 58, remains a prominent ambassador for the sport – and he still skates!
He’s also beloved in the world of video games for his long-running and critically acclaimed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise, which has also gone a long way to familiarizing a generation with skateboarding terms like ollie, revert, and kickflip. And, on top of all that, he just generally appears to be a really nice guy.
