Here’s a B&W print I found the other day of Chris Senn (@chrissenn) launching off the vert ramp and landing on the far bank at the Munster Monster Mastership in Germany. In those days, the Eur

I’m not that interested in writing obituaries or eulogies, I’d rather the subject receives my words while alive, but obviously life happens and great people slip by. For starters I’m

(April 27, 1969 – June 30, 2025) Davey Rogers. NW legend that wasn’t from the NW. Davey was always so nice and welcoming to me as a young photographer. He ripped vert which wasn’t that common in

(April 26, 1963 – July 10, 2026) Julie, we are having a hard time digesting the sad news today. It doesn’t seem real that you’re gone. 😢 You were a bright light in the skate scene. You ha

Ray Zimmerman (MRZphoto) set up a photo booth to capture some of the souls of the 2026 Skateboarding Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The portraits are amazing! As I look through each one I am touched

Rich Novak is a pioneering skateboarding figure who co-founded NHS, Inc. in 1973, significantly shaping the skateboard industry for over 50 years.NHS? Novak’s co-founders were Doug Haut and Jay

George Powell started in skateboarding in 1957. Later, after graduating from Stanford University, he sought to create more efficient and lasting skateboards, integrating innovations such as concave an

Steve Van Doren, son of Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren, has been a central figure in skateboarding for over five decades, serving as the Vans’ “Ambassador of Fun,” and VP of Events a

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(April 2, 1974 – February 17, 2006) Harold Hunter was a New York City-born skateboarder and actor who was a foundational figure in the East Coast skateboarding scene of the 1990s. Raised in the

(Nov. 4, 1949 – March 8, 2023) So, this is my Brother Brad Squeak Blanck. Nominee for SHOF. He was a USPS carrier in Waikiki for almost 25 years, died in March of 2023. Won the first “Offi

(March 31, 1965 – May 5,2024) Deepest sympathies to Terence’s immediate family and all that knew him.Terrence was an in-house artist for Madrid Skateboards in the mid 80s where he drew up

October 18, 1962 – August 1, 2008 Ray Underhill was a Hendersonville, Tennessee native who rose to become a key member of the legendary 1980s Bones Brigade. Known for his social finesse and “c

(Aug. 6th, 1962 — Oct. 27, 2000) Skateboarder, Surfer, and Master-Ramp-Builder Rob-O Monroe sadly passed away in November of 2000. Rob-O began skating in the 70s (He rode for Powerflex) and built ra

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Jerry Madrid’s career is a masterclass in American craftsmanship and industrial resilience. Spanning over half a century, his journey from a teenage surfboard shaper to the head of an iconic global

Tim Payne is not just a skatepark builder; he is the visionary engineer who translated the rebellious spirit of 1970s skateboarding into the permanent, world-class infrastructure of today. With over 3

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