Tony Hawk landed the 900 at the X Games in 1999, establishing himself as a legendary skateboarder. This difficult trick involved two and a half revolutions and remains a feat achieved by very few. Following this historic moment, Hawk's celebrity status soared, paralleling icons like Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan. The launch of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater in September 1999 further propelled skateboarding into mainstream culture. The game's immense popularity helped secure Hawk's legacy and laid the groundwork for a successful franchise that captivated suburban audiences.
Tony Hawk became the first pro skateboarder to land the 900, a trick involving two and a half revolutions, at the X Games in June 1999. Only 11 other pros have landed the 900 since.
The success of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, released on September 29, 1999, propelled skateboarding culture into mainstream popularity and developed into a best-selling video game franchise.
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