Dennis Rodman

Birth Name:

Dennis Keith Rodman

Birth Place:

Trenton, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011
Transferred from Cooke County Junior College to Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1983 when he earned a basketball scholarship
Didn't make the varsity basketball team at his high school
Worked as a janitor at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport after graduating from high school
Quote: "I tried something bold․ I created something that everyone has been afraid of ․․․ the Dennis Rodman I was born to be․"
Quote: "Rebounding isn't brain surgery, but there's more to it than being able to jump higher than the next guy․ A lot of work is done before you ever even jump․"
Known for his rebounding exploits, he led the NBA in rebounding for four consecutive years
Outside of the basketball court, he became known for his rainbow-colored hair, his multiple tattoos, his numerous body piercings and his penchant for conducting interviews in gay bars
Published an autobiography called "Bad As I Wanna Be" that spend 20 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list
Would often arrive at his book signings wearing women's clothing and riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle

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