Tony Hawk 900 Skateboard Sold for Over $1 Million
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* Tony Hawk’s “900” skateboard Sold for $1.15 Million: The skateboard used by Tony Hawk when he landed the first-ever “900” trick at the 1999 X Games was sold at a Julien’s Auctions event. This price is considered “record-breaking.”
* Historical Significance: The “900” is considered a pivotal moment in skateboarding history, solidifying Hawk’s legacy as a pioneer of modern vertical skateboarding.
* Auction Success & Hawk’s Influence: Julien’s Auctions highlighted Hawk’s broad influence on sports culture and the value collectors place on authenticity and storytelling.The auction’s success was also attributed to Hawk’s personal curation of the items.
* Charitable Contribution: A portion of the sale’s proceeds will be donated to The Skatepark Project,a non-profit focused on building skateparks in underserved communities.
* Comparison to Other Iconic Sports Memorabilia: Julien’s Auctions compared the skateboard’s value to those of michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals jersey and Babe Ruth’s “Called Shot” jersey.
* Other Items Auctioned: Other items from hawk’s personal collection were also sold at the event, held at the Loews Hotel in Hollywood, California.