Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk looks unrecognisable with huge fringe in retro high school photo
TONY HAWK is used to pulling off 360 tricks on the half-pipe.
But the skateboarding legend left his fans in a spin when he posted a surprise throwback photo online.
The 53-year-old took to social media to share a retro high school snap – featuring a HUGE fringe and jazzy shirt.
The pic came from Hawk’s high school senior year back in 1986 when he was just 18 years old.
And followers could not believe the difference 36 years have made to the star between then and now.
Some even pointed out an uncanny similarity between the young Hawke and Johnny Lawrence – Daniel LaRusso’s rival in The Karate Kid.
One wrote: “Very Johnny from karate kid…”
While another added: “You look like you’re ready to join the Cobra Kai.”
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And a third joked: “Is this before or after you lost the All Valley Karate Tournament?”
Hawk shared a tongue-in-cheek caption with the image as he recalled the ‘indispensable guidance’ once given to him by a clueless teacher.
‘Birdman’ wrote: “My careers teacher berated me for finishing workbook pages that he hadn’t assigned yet.
“He told me I wouldn’t make it in the workplace if I didn’t follow instructions.
“He was absolutely correct, and I am thankful for his indispensable guidance.”