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 Mark Gonzales by Skin Phillips | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 1, 1968 South Gate, California, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Skateboarder, artist, company owner |
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, he is considered one of the first street-style skateboarders 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]
- ^ Emma Reeves (March 2013). "Gonzo for Mark Gonzales". Interview Magazine. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
- ^ https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/history-of-skateboarding [bare URL]
- ^ "First & Last: Mark Gonzales". July 22, 2022.
- ^ Blair Alley (December 20, 2011). "THE 30 MOST INFLUENTIAL SKATERS OF ALL TIME". Transworld Skateboarding. Bonnier Corporation. Retrieved August 17, 2012.