Michael Irvin

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Michael Irvin born?March 5, 1966
2. What was Michael Irvin's job?12 seasons (1988-1999) with the Dallas Cowboys
3. What is the college football?University of Miami Hurricanes
4. What is the NFL draft position?11th overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft
5. What position did Michael Irvin play in football?He was a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.
6. Why was Michael Irvin called "The Playmaker"?He made big, game‑changing catches when it mattered most.

Cervical Fracture: A break in one of the bones in the neck, which is part of the spine.
NFL Draft: An annual event where NFL teams select eligible college football players.
Sports Analyst: A person who studies and discusses sports events, often on television or radio.