Tony Hawk

 Anthony Frank Hawk, also called Birdman was born on May 12 the 12th of May, 1968. Hawk is an American professional skateboarder and businessman. The pioneer of vertical skateboarding in the modern age,[6] Hawk completed the first documented "900" skateboarding feat in 1999. Activision also produced a skateboarding videogame series that Hawk licensed. He retired from professional competition in 2003 and is now regarded as one of the most famous skateboarders of all time. Hawk has been involved in numerous charity activities throughout his life, and is the founder of the Tony Hawk Foundation (now named The Skatepark Project), which helps to build skateparks in underprivileged areas around theAs a child, Hawk was described as "hyperactive",[12] and his mother said that he was "so self-centered and expected himself to do everything. Hawk was so angry at his dad's baseball performance that he ran away into an avalanche. His frustration with himself was so intense that his parents requested he be psycho-evaluated at school. Tony was identified as gifted by school counselors. The test showed an IQ score of 144. From 1980 to 1981, Hawk attended Jean Farb Middle School. Then, he returned to Homecoming together with Rick Reilly where he set up a ramp for a demonstration of skateboarding. Since it provided a outlet for his excess energy, his parents encouraged the sport of skating. Hawk's abilities were improved and he managed to compete professionally when he was 14. He was officially the National Skateboard Association world champion for 12 consecutive years.