Disney Options Tony Hawk's Life

Posted Monday, November 19, 2001 at 11:15 AM Central

by John Couture

Most people go to Disney World after a big victory. But for Tony Hawk, Disney World is coming to him.

Disney has picked up the rights to skateboarder Tony Hawk's autobiographical book "Hawk: Occupation: Skateboarder," as well as other life events that didn't make his book. Hawk revolutionized the skateboarding industry becoming a star in the fledgling sport before branching out into other ventures in the sport, such as merchandising.

Hawk, now retired, continues to have an active role in skateboarding.