Skater: Tony Alva Location: The 'V' ditch in Fullerton, California Year: Early 1980 Issue: Skateboarder Magazine July 1980 Photo: Ted Terrebonne Tony Alva is the Godfather of skateboarding. When I saw him skate he wouldn't say much but he skated with authority. Tony is still thrashing and I'll bet he will be skating for many more years to come.