![]() ![]() When he was young, his father left his family, eventually settling in the Philippines. Rodman was born in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of Shirley and Philander Rodman, Jr., an Air Force enlisted member, who later fought in the Vietnam War. He appeared in several reality TV series and was the winner of the $222,000 main prize of the 2004 edition of Celebrity Mole. Both films were critically panned, with the former earning Rodman a triple Razzie Award. He had his own TV show, The Rodman World Tour, and had lead roles in the action films Double Team (1997) and Simon Sez (1999). In professional wrestling, Rodman was the first-ever winner of the Celebrity Championship Wrestling tournament. He was a member of the nWo and fought alongside Hulk Hogan in the main event of two Bash at the Beach pay-per-views. In addition to being a former professional basketball player, Rodman has appeared in professional wrestling. Rodman also attracted international attention for his visits to North Korea and his subsequent befriending of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2013. Rodman pursued a high-profile affair with singer Madonna and was briefly married to actress Carmen Electra. He famously wore a wedding dress to promote his 1996 autobiography Bad as I Wanna Be. He repeatedly dyed his hair in artificial colors, had many piercings and tattoos, and regularly disrupted games by clashing with opposing players and officials. ![]() After aborting a suicide attempt in 1993, he reinvented himself as a "bad boy" and became notorious for numerous controversial antics. Rodman experienced an unhappy childhood and was shy and introverted in his early years. In October 2021, Rodman was honored as one of the league’s greatest players of all-time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. 10 jersey, and he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later that year. On April 1, 2011, the Pistons retired Rodman's No. ![]() He also led the NBA in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years and won five NBA championships. He earned NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times and won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award twice. Rodman played at the small forward position in his early years before becoming a power forward. Nicknamed " the Worm", he played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Known for his fierce defensive and rebounding abilities, his biography on the official NBA website states that he is "arguably the best rebounding forward in NBA history". 7× NBA rebounding champion ( 1992– 1998)ĭennis Keith Rodman (born May 13, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player.2× NBA Defensive Player of the Year ( 1990, 1991).Southeastern Oklahoma State (1983–1986).To inquire about having used furniture, appliances or other large items picked up, please call Sandy Anderson, Director of Operations at 469.250. NEW! Check out the White Rock Center of Hope Boutique! Located inside the Thrift Store this special section features the best of the best of high fashion.ĭonations Welcome! Bring your gently used clothing, furniture, and household items to White Rock Center of Hope so that they can find their next home while funding a local non-profit that provides for the basic needs of those in the East Dallas community (food, clothing and shelter) and that helps people prepare for a brighter future through empowerment programs.ĭonations are accepted at the Donation Door on the side of the building during store hours (Monday – Saturday from 9:00a.m. New items arrive daily! Thrift for good and find amazing deals on your entire wardrobe (clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories, and more), on the perfect pieces to furnish and decorate your home or office, and even a special something for your someone special. When you shop, donate, and volunteer, you make a real impact in the East Dallas community. The White Rock Center of Hope Thrift Store generates nearly half of the organization’s cash operating revenue. ![]()
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