A-Team

Mercenary for hire

Born in the rough south-side ghetto area of Chicago. He is the second to youngest of twelve children and grew up in the housing projects of Chicago. His father left when he was five, and his mother raised the family on $87 a month welfare in a three-room apartment. Mr. T's brothers encouraged him to build up his body in order to survive in the area, and he has commented, "If you think I'm big, you should see my brothers!" His mother is a religious woman, who has had a strong influence on him. He says, "Any man who don't love his momma can't be no friend of mine."