The 2011 TIME 100 Poll

Cast your votes for the leaders, artists, innovators, icons and heroes that you think are the most influential people in the world. Though official voting for inclusion on the TIME 100 list has now closed (with Rain as the 2011 readers' choice), users can continue to vote for their favorites until the final list, selected by our editors, is revealed on Thursday, April 21st

TIME 100 Candidates

Michael Vick

By TIME StaffMonday, Apr. 04, 2011
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Age: 30
Occupation: Quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles
Previous TIME 100 appearances: 0

You may despise Michael Vick for his dog-fighting crimes. But the former Atlanta Falcons superstar quarterback made the most of his second chance, both on and off the field. After spending nearly two years in prison for his role in helping operate and finance a dog-fighting ring, Vick again made the Pro Bowl and led the Philadelphia Eagles to the playoffs. More important, his charitable work with the Humane Society and speeches to at-risk youths seem to be resonating. But can Vick stay on the right path?

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