Sunday, March 19, 2017

SKATEBOARDING HALL of FAME 2017 inductees announced


I'm happy to report that the Hall of Fame is back on track this year, after the debacle last year taking credibility away the entire institution, I honestly can say in my humble opinion everyone this year well deserves to be inducted!

from the Skateboarding Hall of Fame:
Enjoy a night of fun, friends and great memories as we honor the skateboarders, industry pioneers and icons that have left an indelible imprint on the history of skateboarding and our culture.

The 8th Annual Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Icon Awards Ceremony presented by House of Vans will be held at the City National Grove of Anaheim, California on May 12, 2017.


2017 Inductees

1960s: Bob Mohr

1970s Era 1: Gregg Weaver and Russ Howell

1970s Era 2: Shogo Kubo

1980s Era 1: Mike McGill

1980s Era 2: Eric Dressen

1990s: Daewon Song

Female: Kim Cespedes and Vicki Vickers



Icons: Thrasher Magazine, Sonja Catalona, and Jim Phillips



Event Schedule

4:30 PM GATES OPEN - VIP HAPPY HOUR

6:00 PM VIP MEET AND GREET

6:15 PM VIP DINNER

6:30 PM GENERAL ADMISSION

7:30 PM SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAME CEREMONY

10:00 PM LIVE DJ

11:00 PM BARS CLOSE

12:00 PM VENUE CLOSE

All proceeds benefit the not-for-profit efforts of the International Skateboarding Hall of Fame and the Go Skateboarding Foundation.

The Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Icon Awards Ceremony is a production of the International Association of Skateboard Companies’ Go Skateboarding Foundation under license from the International Skateboarding Hall of Fame™.

*Ticket purchases HERE for the Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Icon Awards Ceremony.

I made photos of some of the inductees back in the 70's, here's some choice pic's:


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