As a teenager he frequented Wizard Skateboard Park in Garland and then a few years later Skate Time at Bachman Lake, in Dallas featuring the infamous Blue Ramp/Clown Ramp.
[4] Later in December, he claimed a victory at the NSA Pro-Am Final in Anaheim, defeating competition favorite Tony Hawk.
[5] During his career, Phillips featured in magazine adverts for such brands as Sims Skateboards, G&S, and Tracker Trucks.
[1] On Christmas Day, 1993, Phillips' family members became concerned when he did not appear at his parents' house as previously planned.
[9][10] Phillips was buried at Restland Memorial Park with locks of his friends' hair and the last skateboard he rode.