Homeless People Who Later Became Rich and Famous

By siliconindia  |   Friday, 15 June 2012, 22:36 IST   |    4 Comments
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6. Michael Oher:



Known as Michel Jerome Oher, is an American football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. His homelessness has become an inspiration throughout the world after his life story was published in the popular book of Michael Lewis “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game” and in the movie “The Blind Side”. Oher lived on the streets during his childhood and teenaged years as his crack-addicted mother lived in a public housing,, as reported on NPR. After his tough times he finally lived with a wealthy family and he played college football at the University of Mississippi.
 
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