Rick McCrank
| Rick Mccrank | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 23, 1976 Peterborough, Ontario |
| Other names | McRills, Crankers |
| Occupation | Pro Skater |
| Employer | Rick Howard |
| Title | Best Street Skater 2000 (Transworld Skateboarding) |
Rick McCrank (born January 23, 1976 in Peterborough, Ontario) is a Canadian professional skateboarder. He was voted Best Street Skater by TransWorld Skateboarding Magazine in 2000. He co-founded and owns Anti-Social Skateshop and co-owns Momentum Wheels. Rick has designed several pro skate shoe models, including the éS Anti-Social. McCrank has competed and done very well in various contests around the world throughout his career. McCrank currently holds the highest score in a street skateboarding category with a 99.67 at Expn's 2000 grand prix.[1]
McCrank currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia with his daughter Kalea Connor Ranger-McCrank.[1]
McCrank grew up in Ottawa. McCrank became sponsored by local skate shops and turned pro in the late '90s for Plan B Skateboards, when he was spotted by pro skater Colin McKay.
Rick has had a close friendship with fellow pro Eric Koston for many years.
Rick has tried his hand at acting a few times in movies and TV such as Harvey Spannos (2006) (TV) and Machotaildrop (2009). [2]
He has also been in skateboarding movies such as The Reason (1999), éSpecial, Rodney Mullen Vs. Daewon Song: Round 2 (1999), The End (2000/1), Menikmati (2002), Harsh Euro Barge (2002), Yeah Right (2003), Way Out East (2004), and Riding The Long White Cloud (2009) (TV) as himself.[2]
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