Dan is a writer living in Shanghai, China.
August 2 07
NYC-themed skateboard, by ESPN's David Marshall Jr.
I've had the pleasure of working for ESPN for over 2 years, and have had the opportunity to attend some great events and meet some cool people. Last month I was asked to design a skatedeck for the X Games, which are taking place this weekend in LA. My skatedeck along with 20 or so other decks will be auctioned off at the X Games, with the proceeds going to the V Foundation.The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded by ESPN and Jim Valvano, the passionate and committed former NC State basketball coach and award-winning broadcaster, who did from cancer in 1993.
More about David from EXPN.com:
David Marshall moved to New York City to assume the role of senior designer at ESPN in the spring of 2005, allowing him to actualize his personal trifecta: sports, design and big city life. Formerly of The Washington Post, David's career has allowed him to express himself creatively via the web, print and television, and has afforded him opportunities to work with clients such as Coca-Cola, GMC, Adidas and MasterCard.David leapt at the opportunity to design a skatedeck for The V Foundation auction. He has great childhood memories of sitting with his father watching a Jimmy Valvano led NC State team win an improbable NCAA Championship. David's skatedeck represents his love for both design and New York City.
David's slick deck can be seen above. Now, go bid on it!