Professional AthletesBy: Jasmine Cordero

Allen IversonAllen Iverson was an eleven time NBA all star. His regular season career scoring average is sixth of all time.

He was rated the fifth greatest NBA shooting guard by ESPN in 2008. He was the 1st round pick in 1996 and was

chosen to play with the Philadelphia 76ers. He has earned more then $200 million in his NBA career.

Evander Holyfield Evander Holyfield was a five time heavy weight champion.

Before going pro he won a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympic.

He made his professional debut three months after the Olympic and won a fight against Lionel Byarm.

Holyfields heavy weight debut came four years later when he won against James "Quick" Tillis.

Terrell OwensTerrell Owens is a six time Pro Bowl selection. He played the position of wide receiver for seven professional teams.

He was drafted by the 49ers for eight years in 1996.

In 2004 he played with the Philadelphia Eagles where he made a big impact on the team.

He only played with the Eagles for one season but he lead them to the super bowl, which unfortunately they lost.

Mike TysonMike Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion.

At 20 years old he holds the record for being the youngest boxer to win three heavyweight titles.

Tyson had won three titles, the WBC,WBA and IBF simultaneously. The only boxer to do so.

Mike VickMike Vick is a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.

He was drafted to the Atlanta Falcons in 2001.

In 2001 he became the first African American to be drafted as a first round pick to hold the position of quarterback.

In 2006 he became the first quarterback to ever rush over 1000 yards in a single season.

Warren SappWarren Sapp is a hall of fame defensive tackle in the nfl.

He played professionally for the Oakland Raiders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He spent nine seasons with the Buccaneers where he won a super bowl.

He was inducted in to the nfl hall of fame in 2013.

Sherly SwoopesSherly Swoopes is a professional Wnba player. She was the first female signed in the wnba when it was first created.

She is known as "The female Michael Jordan"

She is famous for her defensive and offensive skills.

She is a three- time Olympic gold medalist and was the first women to have a Nike shoe named after her called Air Swoopes.

Travis HenryTravis Henry is a former runner back for the nfl. He play professionally for six years.

He played for The Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos. He was a pro

bowl selection in 2002. He finished the 2006 nfl season with 1,211 yards.

Kenny AndersonKenny Anderson is a retired nba player. In 1991 he was selected by the New Jersey Nets, he was the youngest player at the time.

He played the position of point guard for nine nba teams.