Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm based in Chicago and have written for ESPN and Rolling Stone. Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk participates in a skateboarding ...
In 1999, Tony Hawk's "900" trick put a fresh spin on skateboarding. Now the board, helmet and other gear he used to land it have sold big at auction. Hawk tells us how it all came together.
For many who love the sport, skateboarding was defined by this moment in 1999. UNIDENTIFIED ANNOUNCER #1: Nine hundred. Yeah (ph). RASCOE: Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk landed what the industry ...