Today in #XGames history! The 900 heard around the world: On June 27, 1999, Tony Hawk landed the first 900 on a skateboard at X Games San Francisco. The feat changed action sports forever and inspired generations. Watch for more history at #XGamesVentura 2024 Presented by Sonic Drive-In! | X Games

Tony Hawk ❌ The Story of the 900 ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Part 1 of 3: Tony Hawk made history when he landed the first 900 on a skateboard in X Games San Francisco 1999 at the Vert Best Trick competition. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bob Burnquist, @Colin McKay, Andy Macdonald, Bucky Lasek, and Selema Masekela weigh in on a heavy session on June 27, 1999, when Tony Hawk attempted something brand new in skateboarding. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out Part 2 dropping tomorrow, Sat., Nov. 20 at 8am PT. | X Games

Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk is putting a special board up for auction. It's the one he used to land the first two-and-a-half revolution aerial spin -- known as a 900 -- in competition. The board, helmet, knee pads, and shoes from the 1999 X Games "Best Trick" event - along with about 100 other items spanning his career, including pieces from the 1980s Bones Brigade era - will be sold through Julien's Auctions next month. Proceeds will support The Skatepark Project (TSP), Hawk's nonprofit that h