Allen Iverson History

Born on June 7, 1975, Allen Iverson is a graduate ofthe NBA's Most Valuable Player. As the 76ers
Georgetown and currently plays a guard position forprogressed to the 2001 NBA Playoffs, Allen Iverson
the Philadelphia 76ers. He stands 6' tall and weighs 165was there. With an average of 32.9 points per game,
lbs. Following his high school years at Bethel Highhe continued to set records and set career-highs
School in Hampton, Virginia, Allen Iverson wasduring the five-game series.
honored by having his jersey number retired duringDuring the 2005-2006 NBA season, Allen Iverson
the school's 1993 State Championship halftimemarked his 10th anniversary with a league that made
ceremony. After high school, Iverson continued hishim famous. He is the second player in NBA history
love of basketball as he entered into his collegiateto have ever played for only one team for this
years. During his freshman year in college, Allenlength 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 thegame, Iverson recorded his 19,000th career point in a
Associated Press. In addition, he was chosen as thegame 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 rookiecommunity, Allen Iverson founded the Cross Over
year in the NBA. After quickly establishing himself asFoundation 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 youngestAssists Program, Iverson established the 'A.I.'s
player to reach the 50-point plateau in a single gameCrossover Crew,' which is a ticket distribution
in NBA history. The points were continually racking upprogram 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, AllenFans who would like to request a signed photo or
Iverson was named to the All-NBA First Team andsimply send Allen Iverson their best wishes are urged
continued scoring game-high points throughout theto 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 wasSASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) along with
selected for the All-NBA Second Team and onceyour request. Letters and requests should be mailed
again tied his career high 50-points in a game againstto:
Sacramento on February 6, 2000. The followingAllen Iverson
season, dating 2000-2001, was one of fantasticPhiladelphia 76ers
rewards. Despite an injury that caused 11 games toFirst Union Center
be missed, Allen Iverson started in 71 games and3601 S. Broad St.
was honored with the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as