From Zero to Hockey, knee surgeries and mental-health struggles, John’s had to fight for everything he’s achieved. Donovon Piscopo and AVE attest to his hard work and strength of character.
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One of my favorite episodes yet. Solid dude. This series never disappoints 👍👍🍻
My hero and favorite skateboarder on Hockey
That layback slasher 🤯
Grew up skating with John and his brother and Robbie with the active crew! We looked up to those guys at Finkbiner in Glendora haha fuckin rad dudes always giving us free boards and stuff. Appreciate you guys big time
Big john!! what a beast
A very enjoyable watch
i grow up watching aws-photo and wandering how and where was he now, thanks for the infos
Appreciate the genuine humility he showed. Enjoyed that a lot.
one of my favorite skaters. shred on Big Bad John!
Big man is seriously crushing it! I’m dying to know what your Hrv or resting heart rate is!!!
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Thanks for being so open John, this was awesome to watch
He is such a sweet guy!! Amazing piece!!
that ollie at 9:48 was pretty crazy…and no run out, just go into the slime
Keep goin. The world is a better place with your influence.
Awesomeness
Take care of your mental health and your loved ones!!!❤
Humble guy and his art is amazing. Really nice doc.
Always loved his skating. Rad to really see the person behind it. Mental health can be a bitch, hope he is good. Super dope guy
B E A S T
Waylon boner
I love this series. Every episode is something different and is so cool!
Ben k next!
Wow, very impressive and also very helpful for me right now. Never thought that John Fitzgerald would improve my mental health, but here we are.
big love to big john 🥊❤
We need a Nik Stain one
Him and his brother Matt were so fun to watch at Fink skatepark in Glendora
inspirational
I started boxing and muay thai like 15 years ago, I've also been doing art my whole life. I relate to a lot of what this guy says
John Fitzgerald gives 100%. Look at his knees. They are so deteriorated. He’s probably in so much physical pain every day with this knees. And he just keeps going, The Roy Jones Jr. Shirt was legendary too.
Man I relate to a lot of this especially the warning signs thing. I skated as a kid and box as a grown man now. Thanks for sharing all this, you're a cool dude
He never changed since Slap’s One In a Million i guess, man good old time!
Who remembers him from slap 1 in a million.
why would you post this
John vs donta hill would be fun hahaha game of skate first and boxing after😂
wow.
John your journey is inspiring keep skating and stay in high spirits loved this vid
This dude is so rad! I had no idea how gnarly he was until this behind the scenes! Great watch great skating!
Fuckin Fitzgerald!!!!
Bro I DM John about his evacuation deck HOCKEY board. I love the graphic. Love seeing this about John.
thanks John
great vdeo. great message. thank you
"I'm just grateful to be here, honestly" @ 16:00ish
I am grateful to Thrasher and John for the totality of your work, honesty, and courage.
SO many skaters I know experience quasi- BPD type of illness. Something in the creative surge, the animosity of skating, the love for it. Like Musicians and artists. Mix that with the ominous drinking culture in skating… no good. Much Love John, you always did remind of a boxer!
Love it ! next one : Antwuan Dixon or Forrest Edward !
Would never happen but Kevin Rodrigues in one of these would be really nice
John Fitzgerald was the main reason I got into Hockey and it quickly turned into one of my favorite skateboard companies. Love watching this guy skate 🙌
Magibon’s demon