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Jerry Falwell (August 11, 1933 – May 15, 2007) was a politically active [[United States|American]] evangelical, and one of the biggest influences on the conservative movement in the late 20th century.  Falwell was born on August 11, 1933 along with his twin brother, Gene.  Jerry and Gene were the youngest children in a family of 5.  Young Jerry Falwell was recognized for his incredible intellect at a young age, skipping the second grade at Mountain View Elementary School.  He held firm on this intelligence, even finding a way to obtain his driver's license at the age of 13 - 3 years before he was legally eligible.

Jerry Falwell (August 11, 1933 – May 15, 2007) was a politically active [[United States|American]] evangelical, and one of the biggest influences on the conservative movement in the late 20th century and a leader in gaining Christian Evangelical support for Israel. <ref>[http://www.cmep.org/Alerts/2004March31.htm Washington Post on Evangelical-Israeli connection,] Bill Broadway, ''Washington Post'', March 27, 2004.</ref> Falwell was born on August 11, 1933 along with his twin brother, Gene.  Jerry and Gene were the youngest children in a family of 5.  Young Jerry Falwell was recognized for his incredible intellect at a young age, skipping the second grade at Mountain View Elementary School.  He held firm on this intelligence, even finding a way to obtain his driver's license at the age of 13 - 3 years before he was legally eligible.

During his teen years, Falwell excelled in athletic endeavors.  During high school Falwell played [[football]], [[basketball]] and [[baseball]].  He valued athletics for their numerous benefits:  teamwork, coordination, fitness and overall health.

During his teen years, Falwell excelled in athletic endeavors.  During high school Falwell played [[football]], [[basketball]] and [[baseball]].  He valued athletics for their numerous benefits:  teamwork, coordination, fitness and overall health.