| Born on June 7, 1975, Allen Iverson is a graduate of | | | | the NBA's Most Valuable Player. As the 76ers |
| Georgetown and currently plays a guard position for | | | | progressed to the 2001 NBA Playoffs, Allen Iverson |
| the Philadelphia 76ers. He stands 6' tall and weighs 165 | | | | was there. With an average of 32.9 points per game, |
| lbs. Following his high school years at Bethel High | | | | he continued to set records and set career-highs |
| School in Hampton, Virginia, Allen Iverson was | | | | during the five-game series. |
| honored by having his jersey number retired during | | | | During the 2005-2006 NBA season, Allen Iverson |
| the school's 1993 State Championship halftime | | | | marked his 10th anniversary with a league that made |
| ceremony. After high school, Iverson continued his | | | | him famous. He is the second player in NBA history |
| love of basketball as he entered into his collegiate | | | | to have ever played for only one team for this |
| years. During his freshman year in college, Allen | | | | length of time. The only player to have been on a |
| Iverson was named the Big East Rookie of the Year. | | | | team longer is Kevin Garnett of Minnesota. After |
| The following year, during his sophomore season, | | | | starting in 72 games and averaging 33 points per |
| Iverson was named First Team All-America by the | | | | game, Iverson recorded his 19,000th career point in a |
| Associated Press. In addition, he was chosen as the | | | | game against Washington. |
| Big East Defensive Player of the Year consecutively. | | | | As an athlete who believes in giving back to his |
| The 1996-1997 season marked Allen Iverson's rookie | | | | community, Allen Iverson founded the Cross Over |
| year in the NBA. After quickly establishing himself as | | | | Foundation and hosts the annual Allen Iverson |
| a soon-to-be household name early in the season, | | | | Celebrity Classic. As part of the 76ers Community |
| Iverson went on to become the second youngest | | | | Assists Program, Iverson established the 'A.I.'s |
| player to reach the 50-point plateau in a single game | | | | Crossover Crew,' which is a ticket distribution |
| in NBA history. The points were continually racking up | | | | program that allows area-youth to attend a |
| for the 76ers in the 1997-1998 season due, in part, | | | | Philadelphia Sixers home game. |
| to Iverson's game strategies. In 1998-1999, Allen | | | | Fans who would like to request a signed photo or |
| Iverson was named to the All-NBA First Team and | | | | simply send Allen Iverson their best wishes are urged |
| continued scoring game-high points throughout the | | | | to do so in care of his NBA franchise team. If you |
| season. | | | | are requesting an autograph, be sure to include a |
| During the 1999-2000 season, Allen Iverson was | | | | SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) along with |
| selected for the All-NBA Second Team and once | | | | your request. Letters and requests should be mailed |
| again tied his career high 50-points in a game against | | | | to: |
| Sacramento on February 6, 2000. The following | | | | Allen Iverson |
| season, dating 2000-2001, was one of fantastic | | | | Philadelphia 76ers |
| rewards. Despite an injury that caused 11 games to | | | | First Union Center |
| be missed, Allen Iverson started in 71 games and | | | | 3601 S. Broad St. |
| was honored with the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as | | | | |