Tony Hawk
There is no denying the fact that Tony Hawk has helped revolutionize skateboarding. He is easily the most famous athlete in the sport! This vert skater was the first man to have landed a 900 and earned first place in more than 70 competitions over the years. Even after his retirement, he continues to impress. He has worked hard to promote the sport throughout the country and across the globe. He now sits on top of his own business empire as the owner of Birdhouse and the RIDE Channel. His sponsorships and video games are some of his most lucrative business decisions.
Tony Hawk
Dave Bing
This talented point guard spent a successful 12 years in the NBA. The 7x All-Star baller earned six of these during his first nine years, when he was still playing for the Detroit Pistons. When he eventually left the court, the Pistons decided to honor Bing by retiring his jersey number: 21. After his retirement, he decided to work at a steel processing company. He eventually launched Bing Steel, his own company in the same industry. What’s even more impressive is the fact that he ran for the position of mayor of Detroit in 2009 and won! He was in office for four years before he stepped down in 2013.
Dave Bing