Early Life and Education of Michael Vick: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Michael Vick, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Michael Vick is a former NFL quarterback and current college football coach at Norfolk State University. Known for his exceptional rushing ability, Vick was the first NFL quarterback to rush for 1,000 yards in a season and held the record for all-time quarterback rushing yards upon retirement. He played college football at Virginia Tech, winning the Archie Griffin Award. Drafted first overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2001, he earned three Pro Bowl selections and led the team to two playoff runs, one division title, and an NFC Championship Game appearance during his six seasons with the Falcons.
June 26, 1980: Michael Vick's Birth
On June 26, 1980, Michael Dwayne Vick was born. He would later become a successful football player and coach.
1996: Moved to Warwick High School
In 1996, Michael Vick moved to Warwick High School after Ferguson High School closed.
1998: College Football Scholarship
In 1998, Michael Vick left the Newport News public housing projects with a college football scholarship in hand.
April 9, 2001: Interview on Sports Importance
In an interview published on April 9, 2001, Michael Vick told Sporting News magazine that sports kept him off the streets during his childhood.
2001: Interview about childhood
In a 2001 interview, Vick spoke about escaping the violence of his childhood through fishing.
2003: Michael Smith Advised Vick on finances
In 2003, Certified Financial Planner Michael Smith began advising Vick on his finances, but resigned in 2005.
2005: Michael Smith Ends Financial Advisement
In 2005, Certified Financial Planner Michael Smith ended advising Vick on his finances, due to bad investments.
2007: Neighborhood conditions reported
In 2007, a newspaper article described the continued struggles of Vick's childhood neighborhood.
June 2008: Marcus Vick Arrested and Lists Vick's Home as Residence
In June 2008, Michael Vick's brother, Marcus, was arrested and listed his residence as a $1.39 million home owned by Vick. It was also noted that Vick was spending $30,000 a month to support relatives.
July 20, 2009: Vick Released from Federal Prison
On July 20, 2009, Michael Vick, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) ID# 33765-183, was released from federal prison.
