Tony Hawk's Pro Skater - Tony Hawk's Existential Nightmare

I would think the same could be said of any sport, and potentially any discipline. If enough time goes by once the limelight has left you, people outside of that topic will forget who you are, and if someone surpasses your legacy, you will be forgotten by even those within your discipline.

"Don't be silly old man, Tony Hawk is just a videogame character"