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William Sean Sheffey - Skateboarding Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Sean Sheffey

Sean Sheffey, a Maryland native, began his sponsored skateboarding journey with Shut Skates, a New York-centric company. He first encountered Shut at the Eastern Skateboard Association Championships in Ocean City, impressed by their unique style and graffiti-inspired vibe, a departure from the prevalent California aesthetic. He connected with Bruno Musso, received a Shut Shark board,

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Natas Kaupas - 2014 Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inductee

Natas Kaupas

Find Natas on Social Media Born in 1969 and raised in south Santa Monica, California, Natas, Kaupas along with Mark Gonzales, repurposed Rodney Mullen’s flatground Ollie and outright invented modern street skating. Ollies, kickflips, wall rides, handrails, and, of course, fire hydrants— all became realities through the critical years of 1984 through ’89 thanks to Natas. Originally

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