Tony Hawk fundraising for skatepark in Tyre Nichols’ honor

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tony Hawk. A reputation recognized to skate boarders worldwide. 

In honor of Tyre Nichols’ love of skateboarding, Hawk lately introduced on Twitter that half of the proceeds from promoting his restricted version autographed playing cards would go immediately in direction of the Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund, of which has plans to construct a brand new public skatepark in Nichols’ honor. 

>Above video: Tyre Nichols’ life and legacy of skateboarding honored by Memphians

The $30 restricted version 8×10 card options each Tony Hawk {and professional} BMXer Rick Thorne doing a doubles run, together with their signatures as nicely.

A pioneer of vertical skateboarding, Hawk is thought to be one of the influential skate boarders of all time. To the skateboard neighborhood, he’s additionally recognized for being the primary to land a “900,” a trick involving 2.5 revolutions whereas in mid-air. 

Despite retiring from the world of aggressive skateboarding in 2003, Hawk has remained energetic in selling the game and thru philanthropy work.

Nichols, 29, was on his means house Jan. 7, when police pulled him over. On the night time of the visitors cease, he was only a few minutes from the house that he shared together with his mom and stepfather, when he was crushed in what authorities have described as a brutal attack by five Memphis police officers. All of whom have since been charged with second-degree homicide and different offenses. Nichols died three days later. Several others that responded to the scene have additionally been fired behind the matter. The case despatched shockwaves throughout the nation after video of the beating was launched by Memphis authorities. Rallies have been held in the Mid-South and throughout the nation to honor Nichols’ life. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.