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Tag: sports icon

  • Chris Webber

    Chris Webber

    By: Cece Hymes

    Chris Webber is a former professional basketball player. Webber played 15 seasons in the NBA. Chris Webber became a 5-time NBA All-Star. He has won so many awards in the NBA. Chris Webber was indicted by a federal grand jury and stripped of his All-American honors by the NCAA as a result of his direct involvement in the Ed Martin Scandal.

    Chris Webber was announced as a part of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. I actually got a chance to meet Chris Webber years ago. He was my next-door neighbor for about a year or two. He seems to be a very nice guy.

    Chris Webber is definitely a sports icon; he was inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Chris Webber produced Hip-Hop records, including two songs for rapper Nas: “Blunt Ashes” and “Surviving the Times” and appeared on the skit Webber from Naughty by Nature’s Grammy award-winning album Poverty’s Paradise.

    What are some of your greatest moments with Chris Webber? Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl.

  • Michael Vick

    Michael Vick

    By: Cece Hymes

    Michael Vick is a former football player who was a quarterback in the NFL. He was named to three pro bowls while leading the team on two playoff runs, one division title, and an NFC Championship Game appearance.

    Michael Vick’s career came to a halt in 2007 after he pleaded guilty to his involvement in a dog fighting ring and spent 21 months in federal prison. He came home and went back to what he loved to do: play football.

    Michael Vick won plenty of awards playing football. I got a chance to see him at an event and get some pictures.  He is retired now and living life. Glad he is doing good and is in a better place in life. He still is a sports icon.

    What are some of your favorite moments about Michael Vick? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

     

  • Kevin Durant

    Kevin Durant

    By: Cece Hymes

    Kevin Durant was also known by his initials KD. He is a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. Durant is regarded as one of the greatest players and scorers of all time. He has won so many awards playing in the NBA.

    Kevin Durant is one of the highest-earning basketball players in the world, due in part to endorsement deals with companies such as Foot Locker and Nike. Did you know he appeared in the film “Thunderstruck”?

    Kevin Durant is definitely a sports icon. He inspired a lot of people all over the world that would like to be an athlete. Here are some quotes I love by him:

    “Hard Work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”

    “Everything in my life, I had to take it.”

    “Work harder than your opponent.”

    What are some of your greatest moments with Kevin Durant? Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl.

  • Laila Ali

    Laila Ali

    By: Cece Hymes

    Laila Ali is a retired professional boxer. She held the WBC, WIBA, IWBF, and IBA female super middleweight titles. Laila Ali is one of the greatest female boxers of all time. She is also the daughter of the boxer Muhammad Ali.

    Laila Ali has won many awards and retired to raise her beautiful family. She has inspired so many women all over the world.  Did you know she was on an episode of “The Jersey”? She appeared on a couple of shows like “One on One”, “Girlfriends” and more.

    Did you know Laila can cook? She got a book and seasonings out right now. She is definitely a jack of all trades.

     She has inspired so many athletes all over the world. She is definitely a sports icon. What is one of your special moments of Laila Ali? Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl.

  • Patrick Mahomes

    Patrick Mahomes

    By: Cece Hymes

    Patrick Mahomes is a football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Did you know Mahomes played baseball? He became the only quarterback in history to throw for 5000 yards and 50 passing touchdowns in the same season.

    Patrick Mahomes is definitely a sports icon. He has won so many awards. Some of my favorite quotes by him:

    “Every experience good or bad, you have to learn from.”

    “Not a lot of people see that when you’re growing up.”

    “I just try to learn from every mistake that I make so that I never make them again.”

    He has inspired so many athletes all over the world. He is definitely a sports icon. What is one of your special moments of Patrick Mahomes? Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl.

  • Stephen Curry

    Stephen Curry

    By: Cece Hymes

    Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player. He is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He can shoot from anywhere and make it.  Curry is credited with revolutionizing the sport by inspiring teams and players to take more three-point shots.

    Stephen Curry has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player twice, won four NBA Championships, and received an NBA Finals MVP Award and an NBA All-Star Game MVP Award. Here are some quotes by him:

    “Success is not an accident, success, is actually a choice.”

    “Basketball isn’t just a sport.”

    “Be the best version of yourself in anything you do.”

    He has inspired so many athletes all over the world. He is definitely a sports icon. What is one of your special moments with Stephen Curry? Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl.

  • Miguel Cabrera

    Miguel Cabrera

    By: Cece Hymes

    Miguel Cabrera nicknamed Miggy is a professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He has been a two-time American League Most Valuable Player award winner, a four-time Al-batting champion and a 12-time MLB All-Star.

    Cabrera is very talented. He is a great player and inspired a lot of athletes in the world. Check out some of his baseball cards. Cabrera won the ESPY award and many more. Miguel Cabrera confirmed that he plans to retire following the season but still wants to help young players.

    What are some of your greatest moments of Miguel Cabrera? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl.

  • Jerry Rice

    Jerry Rice

    By: Cece Hymes

    Jerry Rice is a former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the NFL. He was nicknamed “World” because of his superb catching ability, his accomplishments and numerous records.

    Jerry Rice is a Hall of Famer with Hall of Fame-level fashion. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. Some of my favorite quotes by him are:

    “Today I will do what others won’t. So tomorrow I can do what others can’t.”

    “If you’re always settling with what’s good, you’ll never be the best.”

    Jerry Rice is a 3x Super Bowl Champion. He has inspired a lot of Athletes and people all over the world. Had to give him his roses today for being a great sports icon.

    What are some moments you would like to share about Jerry Rice? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl 

  • Deion Sanders SR.

    Deion Sanders SR.

    By: Cece Hymes

    Deion Sanders Sr is a football coach and former football player. We all call Deion Primetime and coach Prime. When he played NFL he played for Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens.

    Deion Sanders was also a baseball outfielder for nine seasons in Major League Baseball with the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and San Francisco Giants. He is a jack of all trades.

    Deion Sanders has inspired so many athletes and people all over the world. I remember when I was in middle school I would get all the pairs of Deion Sanders shoes. I loved those shoes. Deion Sanders has won plenty of awards and also has baseball cards.

    I love that he is coaching and still doing what he loves to do. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. I got to give him roses today and hope he has happiness, success and peace. What is one of your greatest moments you would like to share about Deion Sanders? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • Fatima Diame

    Fatima Diame

    By: Cece Hymes

    Fatima Diame is a Spanish athlete specializing in the long jump and triple jump. She is the Spanish national indoor champion in both the long and the 60 meters. Fatima won a bronze medal in long jump at the European Junior Championships.

    Diame won gold medals at the Spanish indoors championship. She is very talented and is inspiring other athletes all over the world. She is definitely a great sports icon.

    I got to give her roses today and hope she has happiness, success and peace. What is one of your greatest moments you would like to share about Fatima Diame? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl