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All About Tony Hawk Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the "Birdman", Tony Hawk.

A multiple-choice quiz by catch can man. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
catch can man

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,772

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
649

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What year did Tony start to skateboard? Hint

1970

1973

1975

1977

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Question 2 of 10

2. What type of skateboard was the one Tony first rode on?

Answer: (One Word.)

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Question 3 of 10

3. How old was Tony when he decided to compete in skateboarding competitions? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was Tony born? Hint

San Diego, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Carlsbad, CA

San Franciso, CA

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Question 5 of 10

5. What trick did Tony successfully land in competition on June 27, 1999? Hint

The 900

The 720

540 McTwist

Heelflip Rodeo

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Question 6 of 10

6. What skateboard company did Tony co-own in 2002?

Answer: (One or two words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. How old was Tony when he became a professional skateboarder? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year did Tony's father die? Hint

1996

1998

1997

1995

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Question 9 of 10

9. How old was his brother Steve, when Tony was born? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many sisters does Tony have? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did Tony start to skateboard?

Answer: 1977

He was nine years old when he first rode a skateboard. His brother Steve showed him a skateboard the Hawk family owned, and showed Tony how to ride it.

2. What type of skateboard was the one Tony first rode on?

Answer: Bahne

It was a yellow banana board. Tony owns a replica of it, which sits on a shelf at his home.

3. How old was Tony when he decided to compete in skateboarding competitions?

Answer: 11

In his first competition, he was sponsored by Dogtown Skateboards.

4. Where was Tony born?

Answer: San Diego, CA

Tony has lived in California most of his life. He has lived in Carlsbad as well.

5. What trick did Tony successfully land in competition on June 27, 1999?

Answer: The 900

After 13 years of many failed attempts, Tony landed this trick for the first time. He was the first skateboarder to land it in a competition, but was not the first person to ever land it.

6. What skateboard company did Tony co-own in 2002?

Answer: Birdhouse

Birdhouse has become one of the most successful skateboard companies of all time. The owner of Birdhouse, Per Welinder, was also a skateboard legend.

7. How old was Tony when he became a professional skateboarder?

Answer: 14

He turned pro in 1983, riding for Powell/Peralta.

8. What year did Tony's father die?

Answer: 1995

His father, Frank, died of lung cancer that year.

9. How old was his brother Steve, when Tony was born?

Answer: 12

Tony was the youngest of four children in the family.

10. How many sisters does Tony have?

Answer: 2

His two sisters were 18 and 21 when he was born.

Source: Author catch can man

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