Magic Johnson: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified link of Web site: NPR - Magic Johnson on basketball, business, and being the face of HIV. | Jul 28, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Live Science - How has Magic Johnson survived with HIV? | May 02, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: CBS News - Magic Johnson opens up about his health, career 30 years after HIV diagnosis: "You just sit there and say, what does this mean? Am I gonna die?". | Feb 14, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Aug 10, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Magic Johnson. | Jun 15, 2025 | ||
| Media added. | Feb 27, 2025 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jan 05, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: BBC - Earvin 'Magic' Johnson on the 1992 Olympic Dream Team: 'It was the best moment of my life'. | Nov 22, 2024 | ||
| Revised media caption. | May 16, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: NPR - Magic Johnson on basketball, business, and being the face of HIV. | May 06, 2024 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Mar 18, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: All American Entertainment Speakers - Earvin �Magic� Johnson. | Jan 23, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: BlackPast - Biography of Earvin Johnson. | Jul 18, 2022 | ||
| Added the docuseries They Call Me Magic. | May 04, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: California Sports Hall of Fame - Biography of Earvin Johnson. | May 13, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: Olympic.com - Earvin Johnson. | May 13, 2019 | ||
| Noted his resignation from the Lakers' front office. | Apr 11, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: NBA History - Legends Profile: Magic Johnson. | Nov 15, 2018 | ||
| Add new Web site: Hollywood Walk of Fame - Biography of Earvin Magic Johnson. | Jan 15, 2018 | ||
| Add new Web site: Pitara - Biography of Magic Johnson. | Oct 10, 2017 | ||
| Replaced photograph. | Jul 27, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: Washington Speakers Bureau - Earvin "Magic" Johnson. | Mar 09, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: ESPN Los Angeles Hall of Fame - Biography of Magic Johnson. | Mar 09, 2017 | ||
| Updated article to note that Johnson was named the team's president of basketball operations. | Feb 28, 2017 | ||
| Noted that he rejoined the Lakers as an adviser. | Feb 03, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: NBA History - Legends Profile: Magic Johnson. | Oct 28, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: NBA Encyclopedia Playoff Edition - Biography of Magic Johnson. | Mar 26, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: African American Registry - Biography of Magic Johnson. | Mar 26, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: HickokSports.com - Biography of Magic Johnson. | Aug 05, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Basketball Hall of Fame - Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Biography of Earvin "Magic" Johnson. | Aug 05, 2013 | ||
| Added mention of Johnson being part of an ownership group that purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers. | May 11, 2012 | ||
| Added mentions of Johnson's championship during his rookie season, the impact of his sudden retirement in 1991, and his minority ownership of the Lakers. | Dec 15, 2010 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Entertainment - Biography of Magic Johnson. | Mar 04, 2009 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Aug 27, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: Official Site of the Magic Johnson Foundation. | Jul 21, 2006 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jun 15, 2006 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jan 12, 2000 |
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