tony hawk

Hawk skulls have been on most of the Tony Hawk board graphics since he turned pro for Powell-Peralta in 1982. Nicknamed the Birdman, Tony Hawk said in the Disposable History Of Skateboard Art book: “It was only natural that I would have a hawk as a graphic.” This 2012 Birdhouse board graphic, which was also released with a blue background, is no exception. A hawk skull is on top of a bone pile with feathers flying around. Tony Hawk left Powell-Peralta in 1992 to create Birdhouse Skateboards (originally known as Birdhouse Projects) with Per Welinder. He may be the most famous skater in the world, thanks to his video game series.