My 900

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I was there. And by "there" I mean I was at home, watching it live on ESPN. It was the X Games in July 1999 and the entire event was running overtime. My eyes were glued on Tony Hawk as he stood atop a large half-pipe, ready to drop in. His teeth were gritted and sweat poured down his face. He was striving to land a 900. No one had landed one. It was thought to be impossible. If Tony could land…

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