Happy birthday! Allen Iverson turns 51 today

Allen Iverson is celebrating his 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Allen Iverson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Iverson, a cultural icon

Born Allen Ezail Iverson in Hampton on June 7, 1975, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Iverson's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Allen hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Allen Iverson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 51.

Happy Birthday, Allen, you're the best!

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