Michael Irvin Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Michael Irvin (Michael Jerome Irvin, The Playmaker)

Last Updated: 04 Mar, 2024 | Views: 613

Age: 58

Profession: Sports Men

Other Profession(s): Football player

Famous For: Former professional international football player

Michael Irvin Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

05 Mar, 1966 (58 Years 09 Months 1 Day)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

Florida

Birth District

Fort Lauderdale

Birth Sign

Pisces

Nationalities

American

Michael Irvin Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Michael Irvin, a well-known professional Football Player, was born in Florida. He is one of the best wide receivers to ever play professional football. He was drawn to the University of Miami after graduation, where he helped the Hurricanes win the 1987 national championship by setting school records for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions.

Career:

Irvin provided a preview of what was to come during his 12-season tenure with the Cowboys as a rookie.

Irvin made history by being Dallas' first rookie wide receiver in more than 20 years to start the first game of the season.

Irvin was already well-known for his ebullience at the time, which was best demonstrated by his custom of raising both hands in the air in celebration following touchdowns.

The Cowboys picked Irvin in the first round of the National Football League draught the following year after he declared for it. His squad only had three victories despite a strong rookie campaign.

From 1991 to 1995, Irvin had over 1,000 receiving yards in five straight seasons and contributed to the Cowboys' three Super Bowl victories.

In 1999, an injury ended his career. Irvin was hurt in Philadelphia, where Eagles supporters memorably applauded as he was carried off the field on a stretcher.

Achievements and Awards:

Irvin won the Wide Receiver of the Year award from the National Football League (NFL) Alumni in 1991.

Irvin won the Super Bowl in 1996 while playing with the Dallas Cowboys.

Unknown facts:

The Cowboys' all-time receiving records were set by Irvin, a vociferous and passionate captain.