Michael Strahan Biography
Michael Strahan is an American actor, producer, television personality, and Football player who has previously played forNew York Giants as a defensive linesman for 15 years. He is the Fox NFL Sunday football analyst as well as the co-host of ABC’s Good Morning America. Between 2012 and 2016, Michael co-hosted the syndicated talk show Live! with Kelly and Michael alongside Kelly Ripa.
When he was just 9 years of age, his family relocated to an army post, Benjamin Franklin Village, in Mannheim, West Germany. He joined Mannheim American High School, a United States Department of Defence Dependent School in Mannheim, Germany. It is while there that he started playing American football. In 1985, he played for the Mannheim Redskins as a defender.
During his summer holiday, Strahan’s father sent him to live with his uncle, Arthur in Houston. Arthur was also a former NFL defensive lineman making it possible for Michael to attend Westbury High School. As a result, Mike played one season before getting a scholarship offer from Texas Southern University. He then had a return journey to Germany to complete his education, where he graduated from Mannheim Christian Academy. Moreover, he is also a graduate of Texas Southern University.
Michael Strahan Age
How old is Michael Strahan? Michael is 52 years old as of 2023. The retired New York Giant Defender was born on November 21, 1971, in Houston, Texas, United States. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on November 21st every year.
Michael Strahan Height
Mike approximately stands at a height of 6 feet 5 inches.
Michael Strahan Family
Michael is the last born in a family of six children born to his mother, Louise Traylor Strahan, a basketball coach, and father, Gene Willie Strahan, a retired Army Major, and boxer. His Uncle, Arthur Straham is also a retired NFL football player.
Michael Strahan Wife
Mike was first married to Wanda Hutchins in Germany for 4 years. The couple was then blessed with two children, a daughter, Tanita Strahan, born in 1992, and a son, Michael Antony Strahan Jr. born in 1995.
However, his marriage didn’t go far. They soon divorced. Strahan then married Jean Muggli, a lady they met at a spa. The couple was blessed with twin daughters, Sophia and Isabella Strahan, born in 2004. Two years after, the two divorced. As a result of the divorce, Mugli was awarded $15 million as well as an additional $18000 monthly child support allowance.
Michael Strahan Kids | Children
Michael has four kids from his two previous marriages, a son and three daughters. Two of her daughters are twins; Sophia and Isabella Strahan. Generally, his kids are;
- Tanita
- Michael Anthony Strahan, Jr.
- Sophia
- Isabella
Michael Strahan Football Career
During his high school and college years, the 6’5″ Strahan was quick to adapt to the competition and his new football environment. In his second year in the league, Michael became a full-time starter for the Giants. He then registered for his first double-digit quarterback sack season in 1997, earning his first entry to the Pro Bowl for his efforts.
Over the next decade, Michael proved to be a veteran defensive player for the Giants. However, his career ended on a high note. After Strahan’s retirement, he returned to the Giants for the 2007 season. The same year, Michael along with quarterback Eli Manning led the club to its first Super Bowl victory in nearly two decades, with an upset win over Tom Brady and the undefeated New England Patriots in the championship game.
After the big win, Michael announced his retirement from football. “I just hope people can say he was a great defensive end, he helped us win, he’s a motivator, he’s a team leader,” Strahan told reporters. “And you’re going to miss me when I leave.”
Mike Strahan Body Statistics
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches.
- Weight: 256 lbs.
Michael Strahan Net Worth | Salary
Michael has an estimated net worth of $65 Million. His income is mainly attributed to his successful career as a talk show host as well as a professional football career. In addition, his annual salary is estimated to be amounting to $17 million as of today.
Mike Strahan Retire
Mike retired in the year 2007 after 15 seasons of successful football with the NFL sack list. Most importantly, he mentioned that salary was not his ultimate reason for playing in the NFL, stating that all he wanted was a Super Bowl ring. He further informed the Giants co-owner John Mara that he would be leaving his $4 million contract for the 2008 four months after getting a stunning Suoer Bowl victory.
Michael Strahan Awards and Achievements
His own accomplice and achievements tell more about the kind of defensive player he was. We have keenly outlined his awards and accomplishments as follows;
- Associated Press first-team college-division All-American
- Edd Hayes’ Black College Sports All-American
- NFL Single-Season Sack Record (22.5)
- AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year
- NFC Defensive Player of the Year
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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