10 Interesting Facts About Michael Vick

 Michael Vick is one of the most controversial players in the history of the NFL. Here are 10 interesting facts about him.

Michael Vick who was born on June 26, 1980, is an NFL Quarterback and played for the Atlanta Falcons, The Philadelphia Eagles and recently signed by the New York Jets and been in the NFL since 2001.

 

10 interesting facts about the football player, Michael Vick

 

Michael Vick Facts #1:

Michael Vick was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 30th round of the 2000 Major League baseball draft even though he hadn't played since his freshman year in high school.

 

Michael Vick Facts #2:

Micheal Vick was convicted of lying to government agents and for running a dog fighting ring. He was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison which he did that time at Fort Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. He was also ordered to pay over $1 million dollars in fines and restitution.

 

Michael Vick Facts #3:

Michael Vick is an avid fisherman, getting hooked on the sport at 10 years of age on the James River in Virginia.

 

Michael Vick Facts #4:

With 8 months left on his prison sentence, Vick decided o play for the prison football team and his team beat the opponent 42-14. It was his "Longest Yard" movie moment.

 

Michael Vick Facts #5:

Michael Vick is tied for 4h in the best fantasy football performance by any player in the history of fantasy football. He did that against the Washington Redskins in 2010. He put up an amazing 49 fantasy points in a standard scoring format and also did what no other QB has ever done. He totaled 300 passing yards, 50 rushing yards, four passing and two rushing scores. What a day and hey stomped the Redskins, 59-28.

 

Michael Vick Facts #6:

Michael Vick childhood nickname was Ookie and in college he played for the Virginia Tech Hokies.

 

Michael Vick Facts #7:

Entering the 2007 season, Vick was carrying two NFL records, the highest yards-per-carry and most yards per game.

 

Michael Vick Facts #8:

On August 29,2011 just two years since being reinstated to football and being released from prison, Michael Vick signs a 6 year $100 million dollar deal with the Philadelphia Eagles making him one of he top players in the NFL at the time.

 

Michael Vick Facts #9:

Conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market research, Michael Vick is voted the "Most Disliked Athlete" on February 8,2012.

 

Michael Vick Facts #10:

Because of Michael Vick's refusal to participate in off season conditioning practices, the Atlanta Falcons stipulated in his contracts that he would be fined $500,000 if he didn't meet a 75% attendance record.

 

Sources: CNN, Sporting News, Biography, ESPN, jockbio, ducksters, Forbes