Skateboarders Rule

One of the special ties we received was from Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder.  Wikipedia says Hawk began skateboarding at age eight after his older brother bought him a used skateboard and his father constructed a ramp in their backyard. 
At the age of 11, he won his first contest. He turned pro by the age of 14.   
On July 27, 1999, Hawk was the first skater to land a 900 in competition. He successfully landed the trick, which involves completing two-and-a-half revolutions, on the twelfth attempt. After completing the trick, he commented, "This is the best day of my life." During X Games 2001, he again successfully performed the trick.

Boom Boom Huck Jam:  In 2002, Tony Hawk started the Jam, which is a small event featuring competitions in many sports such as motorcross, skateboarding, and BMX with a show. 

 He has appeared in numerous television shows and films