Skateboarding History Timeline
The most recognized iconic moments in skateboardings history span several decades. Here’s a list of some of the most important ones…
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Tony Hawk
Raymond “Ray” Underhill RIP
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 “country cool” demeanor, Underhill successfully navigated the intense California skate scene while remaining grounded in his small-town roots. Skating Career & Legacy
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Frank Hawk RIP
(May 3, 1923 – July 27, 1995) My dad joined the Navy when he was young because his childhood was challenging and his career options were scarce. Before long, he was flying fighter planes from aircraft carriers in WWII and moving constantly. He eventually got stationed in San Diego and was honorably discharged due to
Holiday Havoc 1986 – Jim Gray
Found my “Holiday Havoc” contest program from 1986 in a box this morning. Classic memories.. I was 23 at the time and just having fun not even thinking Pro Skateboarding would ever be more than a hobby. Tony Hawk and the top ranked guys were about 18 at the time. I was just happy to
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Tom Groholski
Bernie O’Dowd – This is the magazine that change my life. My friend John and I saw this Thrasher with some dude on it, has a ramp in New Jersey not far from us, and he wrote a letter of Thrasher and they printed it and Tom’s dad saw it and looked us up in
Tony Hawk
Find Tony on Social Media Tony Hawk was nine years old when his brother changed all of our lives by giving him a blue fiberglass Bahne banana board. Before skateboarding, Hawk was a self-described nightmare. “Instead of the terrible twos, I was the terrible youth,” he said. “I was a hyper, rail thin geek on