Mark Gonzales
American skateboarder / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Mark González.
Mark Gonzales (born June 1, 1968), also known as "Gonz", "the Gonz" and "the Godfather", is an American professional skateboarder and artist.[1] A pioneer in the development of modern street skating and considered the first street-only skateboarder alongside Natas Kaupas. Gonzales and Kaupas are also credited with the first known boardslides on a handrail.[2] Gonzales' pioneering influence on skateboarding has caused him to be known as the "God Father" of modern street skateboarding,[3] and he was named the "Most Influential Skateboarder of All Time" by Transworld Skateboarding magazine in December 2011. Gonzales was placed ahead of Tony Hawk (2nd) and Rodney Mullen (3rd)[4]
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Born | (1968-06-01) June 1, 1968 (age 56) South Gate, California, United States |
Occupation(s) | Skateboarder, artist, company owner |
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