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2014 SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAME

The 2014 Skateboarding Hall Of Fame induction ceremony was another one for the history books. The inductees this year included a wide range of skateboarding’s finest and and most celebrated riders and behind the scenes icons. We are fortunate enough in our beloved art of skateboarding to be able to give recognition to those participants who started it all and many of them are still alive to be able to tell their stories. We have lost some great leaders and icons in skateboarding as well and to be able to pay homage to them in front of their peers is something to hold in high esteem. I can’t think of any other sport that celebrates it’s dysfunctional community with unconditional love and heckling the way skateboarding does. It is for this reason, the ceremony this year was full of attitude, comedy, appreciation and total respect for those being inducted. The list of prolific names is long and heavy and the amount of fans in the building made this night truly unique. Congrats to all of the inductees of the evening and great job to all of the presenters as well as the nights always colorful host, David Hackett. There are a lot of pictures below that I was completely honored to take. Thank you skateboarding. – Words and photos by Dan Levy

2014 Skateboarding Hall of Fame inductees: Gregg Carroll (1960s), Jim Muir (1970s, Era One), Steve Olson (1970s, Era Two), Lance Mountain (1980s, Era One), Natas Kaupas (1980s, Era Two), and two women –Laurie Turner DeMott (1960s) and Ellen Oneal Deason (1970s).

2014 Skateboarding Hall of Fame Icon Award recipients: Fausto Vitello, J.Grant Brittain and Pipeline Skatepark / The Hoffman Family. Created in 2009, The Skateboarding Hall of Fame recognizes and honors the history of skateboarding and those influential figures who have significantly shaped skateboarding and our culture throughout the years.

Filming by Dan Levy

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Alex Olson and Professor Paul Schmitt. Photo by Dan Levy
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Alex Olson, Cyril Mountain, Dan-Rogers. Photo by Dan Levy
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Alex Olson doing his version of an introduction for his dad, Steve Olson. Photo by Dan Levy
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Allen Losi and Terri Craft with Cholo lurking in the background. Photo by Dan Levy
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The one and only, Mr. Ben Schroeder. Photo by Dan Levy
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Bod Boyle and Mofo. Photo by Dan Levy
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Brandon Wong and Eric. Photo by Dan Levy
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Master lensman, Bryce Kanights. Photo by Dan Levy
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Christian Hosoi, Jim Thiebaud, Alex Olson. Photo by Dan Levy
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Chuy Madrigal. Photo by Dan Levy
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Cindy Whitehead and Patti McGee. Photo by Dan Levy
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Cindy Whitehead and Professor Paul Schmitt. Photo by Dan Levy
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C.R. Stecyk III, Pat Ngoho, and Chicken. Photo by Dan Levy
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Glen E. Friedman and C.R. Stecyk do the introduction honors for Jim Muir. Photo by Dan Levy
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Dale Smith and Steve Caballero. Photo by Dan Levy
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Dave Duncan and Lance Mountain. Photo by Dan Levy
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David Hackett, Steve Olson, Jeff Ho and Glen E. Friedman. Photo by Dan Levy
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David Hackett and Steve-Olson. Photo by Dan Levy
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The legendary, Dennis Martinez. Photo by Dan Levy
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Shoe gurus, Don Brown and Steve Van Doren. Photo by Dan Levy
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Eddie Elguera and Lance Mountain. Photo by Dan Levy
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Ellen ONeal Deason and Lance Mountain. Photo by Dan Levy
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2014 Skateboarding Hall of Fame inductee Ellen Oneal Deason. Photo by Dan Levy
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Geoff Rowley and Jeff Kendall. Photo by Dan Levy
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All smiles – Glen E. Friedman and David Hackett. Photo by Dan Levy
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Two iconic lensmen, Glen E. Friedman and Bryce Kanights. Photo by Dan Levy
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Glen E. Friedman got the crowd going with his speech for Muir. Photo by Dan Levy.
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J. Grant Brittain accepting the Icon Award. Photo by Dan Levy
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Hackett and Hoffman pointing to Mr. Hoffman. Photo by Dan Levy
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J. Grant Brittain, Natas Kaupas and Lance-Mountain. Photo by Dan Levy
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J. Grant Brittain takes home the Icon Award. Photo by Dan Levy
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Lance being Lance while Grant and Natas pose for photos. Photo by Dan Levy.
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Jay Smith and Jeff Kendall. Photo by Dan Levy
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Jeff Grosso and John Lucero performing for Lance Mountain’s introduction. Photo by Dan Levy.
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Skateboarding heavyweights: Jeff Ho and Christian Hosoi. Photo by Dan Levy
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Jeff Kendall and Steve Olson. Photo by Dan Levy
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Teague Muir congratulates his dad, Jim “Red Dog” Muir. Photo by Dan Levy
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Jim Muir, Christian-Hosoi and Lance-Mountain. Photo by Dan Levy
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Jim Muir and his lovely wife, Eire. Photo by Dan Levy
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Jim Muir with a bear hug for fellow inductee, Steve Olson. Photo by Dan Levy
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Muir gets his video camera focused on Lance Mountain during his speech. Photo by Dan Levy
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Jim Muir with a big smile and inspirational words for the Hall of Fame crowd. Photo by Dan Levy
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Jim Muir’s amazing parents, Mr. and Mrs. Muir. Photo by Dan Levy
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Lucero celebrates with Lance Mountain. Photo by Dan Levy
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Lance Mountain – a fan of skateboarding – as well as one its favorite heroes. Congrats Lance! Photo by Dan Levy
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Muir, Brittain, Hosoi, Cab, Mountain, Kaupas, Olson, Hackett, Mofo and Ho. PHoto by Dan Levy
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Natalie Krishna Das and Hailey Villa. Photo by Dan Levy
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Natas Kaupas graciously accepts his award. Photo by Dan Levy
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Natas Kaupas, Jim Muir, Muir’s sister and Steve-Olson. Photo by Dan Levy
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Natas Kaupas and Skip Engblom. Photo by Dan Levy
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Peggy Oki and Lance Mountain. Photo by Dan Levy
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Rick Blackhart and Terri Craft. Photo by Dan Levy
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Salba and Hoffman. Photo by Dan Levy
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Skip Engblom and Natas Kaupas. Photo by Dan Levy
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Skip Engblom gave an awesome introduction for Natas Kaupas. Photo by Dan Levy
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Steve Caballero, Natas-Kaupas, Steve-Badillo and Craig Stecyk III. Photo by Dan Levy
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Steve Caballero and C.R. Stecyk III. Photo by Dan Levy
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Steve Caballero and Peter Whitley. Photo by Dan Levy
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Steve Olson accepts his place in the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. Photo by Dan Levy
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Steve Olson and his dad trying to figure out what they’re doing here. Photo by Dan Levy
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David Hackett looks on as Steve Olson claims another trophy. Photo by Dan Levy
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Steve Olson with a few words of wisdom for the masses. Photo by Dan Levy
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Steve Olson needed his glasses for this one. Photo by Dan Levy
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Steve Steadham and family. Photo by Dan Levy
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Susanne Melanie Berry, C.R. Stecyk III and Jeff Ho with the winning ticket… Photo by Dan Levy
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Teague Muir, Jim Muir and Aire Muir. Photo by Dan Levy
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Teague Muir and C.R. Stecyk III. Photo by Dan Levy
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The Muir clan. Photo by Dan Levy
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Todd Huber and Mr. Hoffman. Photo by Dan Levy

Check out this year’s IASC Skateboarding Hall of Fame 2014 at the Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel in Costa Mesa, CA this Thursday, May 15th! Happy hour starts at 5pm followed by a VIP meet and greet with cocktails and appetizers at 6:30pm and general admission starts at 7:30pm.

 

IASC Summit Skateboarding Hall Of fame 2014

 

WHO:  IASC AND ISHOF HOST THE 5TH ANNUAL SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAME AND ICON AWARDS CEREMONY

WHAT:  The International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) and the International Skateboarding Hall of Fame (ISHOF) are proud to announce this year’s Skateboarding Hall of Fame inductees: Gregg Carroll (1960s), Jim Muir (1970s, Era One), Steve Olson (1970s, Era Two), Lance Mountain (1980s, Era One), Natas Kaupas (1980s, Era Two), and two women –Laurie Turner DeMott (1960s) and Ellen Oneal Deason (1970s).

This year’s Icon Award recipients are Fausto Vitello,  J.Grant Brittain and Pipeline Skatepark / The Hoffman Family. Created in 2009, The Skateboarding Hall of Fame recognizes and honors the history of skateboarding and those influential figures who have significantly shaped skateboarding and our culture throughout the years.

The night will include a Happy Hour, VIP meet-and-greet cocktail party, and the Awards Ceremony. All proceeds benefit the not-for-profit efforts of the Skateboarding Hall of Fame and the Go Skateboarding Foundation’s Just One Board initiative.

WHERE: The Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel 686 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, Calif. 92626

WHEN: Thursday, May 15th, 2014
·       Happy Hour:  5:00 pm
·       VIP Meet-and-Greet, Cocktails and Appetizers:  6:30 pm
·       General Admission:  7:30 pm
·       Awards Ceremony:  7:45 – 10:00 pm

Tickets are available online: http://2014shof.eventbrite.com/

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