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By Janell Hazelwood | Published November 19, 2010 | Full size is 500 × 320 pixels

Football star Michael Vick was infamously suspended and later released from the Atlanta Falcons after pleading guilty to federal dog fighting charges. He subsequently served 19 months in prison after being convicted. Shortly after his release, he was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles and had a record-breaking game Nov. 15 against the Washington Redskins: He passed for 333 yards and got four touchdowns, and rushed 80 yards to get another two touchdowns, ultimately leading the to Eagles victory. A comeback, indeed.

Football star Michael Vick was infamously suspended and later released from the Atlanta Falcons after…