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“Everybody who knows me knows how I get down.”

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Michael Vick, born on June 26, 1980, is an American football player. He demonstrated exceptional football talent during his college years and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2001 NFL Draft. Known for his speed and agility, Vick won the NFL MVP award twice. However, his career was marred by allegations of involvement in illegal dogfighting activities. more

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