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Michael Oher Born
This was the day Michael Jerome Oher was born in Memphis, Tennessee. -
First Memory
The furthest Michael can remember was when he was walking down the highway with his brothers. They were looking for shelter because they were locked out again. -
Taken
Near the end of Michael's first grade year, they were sleeping in the tiny duplex. All of the kids were there. Their mother left a few days before. The social workers showed up to take a few of the kids. All of the boys had an escape plan, but they forgot to tell the girls about it, so Denise and Tara were taken. -
5 Different Elementary Schools
By the time Michael was in 2nd grade, he attended 5 different schools. -
Velma Jones
In the afternoon one day, Michael and Carlos were taken from Coleman Elementary and brought to the home of Velma Jones. This was his new home for a while. It was more strict and organized than life before. -
Escaped DCS
When Michael was almost eleven, he ran away from the hospital to return home. He was in the hospital for depression treatment but he thought it just made him more depressed. Michael officially returned home. -
Most Scared
The most scared Michael Oher has ever been was when he was eleven. The gangs had a shoot-out in the middle of the neighborhood. -
Projects Closed
By the end of 2001, more than 3,500 apartments had been closed. It was to separate the poor people and move them to better neighborhoods. -
Live with Tuohys
The summer before Michael's senior year, he was invited to live with the Tuohys full time. His real mother didn't really care where he lived. -
Adopted
Sean and Leigh Anne officially adopted Michael -
Graduated
Michael Oher graduated high school. -
College
Michael played football in college for University of Mississippi. -
Drafted to NFL
Michael was the number 23 overall pick and was going to play for the Baltimore Ravens.