#24: Tony Hawk
Next on our list is the most recognizable skateboarder in the world: Tony Hawk. He has a net worth of 140 million USD, based on sponsorship deals and business ventures, including the skateboard company Birdhouse. Not too bad for a guy that spends all day shredding…
Of course, his early fame and fortune come from the wildly popular Tony Hawk video game. He uses his money, among other things, to build skate parks in underprivileged areas. The moral of the story is, don’t let anyone tell you that skateboarding isn’t a viable career path! You just have to be very talented and very lucky.