Skateboarding Superstar Tony Hawk
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Skater Dude
Beginning from an extremely early age, Tony Hawk has redefined the sport of skateboarding. Given his first board at the age of 9, Hawk was a pro by 14 and a multiple title-holder and champion by the time he graduated from high school in 1986.
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