The Forgotten Story of LeBron James' Football Career

LeBron James kicked off his varsity basketball career at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, by averaging 18 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.1 steals per game as a freshman, according to Ballislife.com, leading the Fighting Irish to a 27-0 record and the Division III state title. By his sophomore season, the high school team had to play some home games at the University of Akron's Rhodes Arena to accommodate the attention their star underclassman was drawing.

James averaged 25.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 3.7 steals per game as a sophomore; his squad repeated as state champions, this time with a 26-1 record. James was selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team and was named was named Ohio Mr. Basketball, both firsts for a high school sophomore.