Mark Gator Anthony


Gator was the face of Vision Streetwear in the 80’s and one of the best Half pipe riders of that era.When Vert took a dive  in poularity and street skating took over skaters like Gator were left out in the cold going from hero to zero in the space of 6 months. Gator took it hard and fell on hard times mentally. This resulted in him murdering and raping  a young female friend. Gator owned up and was sentenced to life in prison. This shot of Gator taken at St Marys indoor Skate Park pulling a smith grind on the spine. Photo Vision tour during a  free skate in  ’87 .