Mark Gonzales
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Mark Gonzales (born June 1, 1968), also known as "Gonz" and "the Gonz", is an American professional skateboarder and artist.[1] A pioneer in the development of modern street skating and considered the first street-only skateboarder 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 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]
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Born | (1968-06-01) June 1, 1968 (age 55) South Gate, California, United States |
Occupation(s) | Skateboarder, artist, company owner |