LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - On this day in Michigan History, August 14, 1959, Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson was born.

Magic dazzled basketball fans from Everett High School to Michigan State University, where he led the Spartans to the 1979 NCAA title.

He went on to become a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in basketball history.

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