Tony Hawk is widely considered the most iconic skateboarder in the world. He is a professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, and the pioneer of modern vertical skateboarding. Originally published February 17, 2023. Updated October 7, 2026. Introduction: The Question That Divides Skateboarding Ask ten skaters who the most iconic skateboarder in the world is, and you’ll probably get ten different answers. Some will say Tony Hawk without hesitation — the man whose name is synonymo
