Frank Gerwer

Frank Gerwer is a professional skateboarder.[1]

Biography

(Born September 30, 1974)Gerwer learned to ride a skateboard while growing up in Hicksville, Long Island, New York.

His main contribution to skateboarding was being the first person to kickflip the Wallenberg Set, a set of steps located at a San Francisco school, on Saturday, October 27, 2001.[2]

He was also the first person to kickflip the Brooklyn Banks stairs.

His home address, Six Newell is widely known because of the video of the same name.[3]

References

  1. "38. Frank Gerwer — The 100 Ugliest Athletes of All Time". Complex. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
  2. Randall, Steve (February 2002). "King for a Day - skateboarder Frank Gerwer - Brief Article - Interview". Thrasher Magazine.
  3. "Your Video Guide to: Six Newell". Skim The Fat. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
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