Why Is Magic Johnson Important In Sports
Sports
1. Earvin “Magic” Johnson announces his retirement from the NBA due to contracting the Aids virus. This was historic it created mass awareness on a ill known subject
2. Evander Holyfield beats George Foreman in 12 for heavyweight boxing title. This was important because it was the fight of the year and Holyfield was considered an under dog
3. Dolphin Dan Marino surpasses Joe Montana as the highest paid NFL player with a 5-year extension for $25 million
4. Freshman Marshall Faulk of San Diego State rushed for NCAA record
Politics
1. North & South Korea form a joint team for table tennis competition. This was historic because North and South Korea who are mortal enemies came together for a cause.
2. US Embassy in Kuwait officially …show more content…
And because his fame spread through all levels of society from schoolyard courts to giant sports arenas, the impact of his announcement was felt by millions of people whose lives have not been touched by the disease. In fact, Johnson said at the news conference that he planned to use his celebrity to help educate people about AIDS and the virus that causes it. Magic Johnson’s announcement spread across the Nation within hours of its broadcast”. (NYTIMES) Leaving lasting impression on whoever caught a glimpse or just heard it from a friend. Classrooms across the country dedicated the next day to HIV-AIDS education. (Gregory) No one person has had such affect on STD awareness like Magic. In fact, Johnson said at the news conference that he planned to use his celebrity to help educate people about AIDS and the virus that causes it. …show more content…
From the dismantling of the Soviet Union to the rise of democracy in Eastern Europe, desert storm, and liberating Kuwait. Earvin “Magic” Johnsons announcement of his retirement from professional basketball due to his contraction of aids is just as crucial. The creation of his foundation has helped those with and without aids. Also the impact of his announcement created worldwide awareness and helped dispel many misconceptions surrounding aids and how it’s contracted and who usually get it. Lastly his own inner battle with protecting his fellow teammates and opponents to possible infection and continuing his legacy is tragically poetic. And his redemption through being voted to the all star game and later that year playing in the Olympics and winning gold was a fitting end to his year. Magic Johnson’s announcement will go down in history as the most historic event of
1. Earvin “Magic” Johnson announces his retirement from the NBA due to contracting the Aids virus. This was historic it created mass awareness on a ill known subject
2. Evander Holyfield beats George Foreman in 12 for heavyweight boxing title. This was important because it was the fight of the year and Holyfield was considered an under dog
3. Dolphin Dan Marino surpasses Joe Montana as the highest paid NFL player with a 5-year extension for $25 million
4. Freshman Marshall Faulk of San Diego State rushed for NCAA record
Politics
1. North & South Korea form a joint team for table tennis competition. This was historic because North and South Korea who are mortal enemies came together for a cause.
2. US Embassy in Kuwait officially …show more content…
And because his fame spread through all levels of society from schoolyard courts to giant sports arenas, the impact of his announcement was felt by millions of people whose lives have not been touched by the disease. In fact, Johnson said at the news conference that he planned to use his celebrity to help educate people about AIDS and the virus that causes it. Magic Johnson’s announcement spread across the Nation within hours of its broadcast”. (NYTIMES) Leaving lasting impression on whoever caught a glimpse or just heard it from a friend. Classrooms across the country dedicated the next day to HIV-AIDS education. (Gregory) No one person has had such affect on STD awareness like Magic. In fact, Johnson said at the news conference that he planned to use his celebrity to help educate people about AIDS and the virus that causes it. …show more content…
From the dismantling of the Soviet Union to the rise of democracy in Eastern Europe, desert storm, and liberating Kuwait. Earvin “Magic” Johnsons announcement of his retirement from professional basketball due to his contraction of aids is just as crucial. The creation of his foundation has helped those with and without aids. Also the impact of his announcement created worldwide awareness and helped dispel many misconceptions surrounding aids and how it’s contracted and who usually get it. Lastly his own inner battle with protecting his fellow teammates and opponents to possible infection and continuing his legacy is tragically poetic. And his redemption through being voted to the all star game and later that year playing in the Olympics and winning gold was a fitting end to his year. Magic Johnson’s announcement will go down in history as the most historic event of