DETROIT, MI - Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk definitely appears to be paying attention to a movement in Detroit to get a three-year bid for ESPN's X Games. In fact, Hawk endorses the idea and share his thoughts about the Motor City being one of four finalists in

"Detroit would be a great host," Hawk said. "Skating has strong roots in the area, and X Games would be an ideal venue to show how innovative and sport-centric Detroit is. It could also highlight the artistic movement - including a DIY skatepark - that is happening near downtown. Another magazine excerpt worth noting:

As for whether he endorses Detroit over the other three contenders? "Yes, yes, yes."

Detroit is a finalist for the X Games along with Chicago, Austin, Texas and Charlotte, N.C. The city who gets the bid would host the X Games from 2014-16; a bid winner is expected to be announced by ESPN no later than August. Hawk showed his support in March for

with a $30,000 grant from his foundation. The effort to bring the X Games to Detroit included three rallies in recent months at Eastern Market, Campus Martius Park and

This movement convinced me after the Campus Martius Park rally that

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