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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

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.

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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.

April 16, 2007: Vick donates to Virginia Tech victims

After the Virginia Tech massacre on April 16, 2007, Michael Vick and the United Way donated $10,000 to assist affected families. The Vick Foundation collected donations from communities in Atlanta and Virginia for the victims.

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.