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Who is Dan Dierdorf?
Dan Dierdorf is an American former football offensive lineman and veteran sportscaster. Dan Dierdorf currently works as a color analyst for Michigan Wolverines football radio broadcasts. He previously worked for KMOX, CBS, and ABC, where he worked on Monday Night Football for two seasons. Dan played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1971 to 1983.
Early Life and Childhood
Dan Dierdorf was born on June 29, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, in the United States of America. Dan is 72 years old and has his birthday on June 29 every year.
His father worked for the North Canton-based Hoover Vacuum Company. Dan was born in America but is of white ethnicity.
Education Details
Dan Dierdorf graduated from GlenOak High School, formerly known as Glenwood High School while growing up in Canton, Ohio.
He participated in football, shot put, and discus throwing there. Dan enrolled at the University of Michigan after graduation.
Professional Career
Dierdorf enrolled at the university in 1967, after being recruited by Michigan Wolverines football coach Bump Elliott. Dan played both offense and defense as a freshman.
Dan was named second-team All-Big Ten as a sophomore in 1968 after playing a key role in blocking for Ron Johnson.
However, he suffered a knee injury during a game against Ohio State. In 1969, he was the team’s tackle, switching from one side of the line to the other.
At the end of the season, he was named a first-team All-Big Ten Conference football player by the Associated Press (AP) and a second-team All-American by the Central Press.
Dan began his professional football career in 1971 when he was drafted 43rd overall by the St. Louis Cardinals. Dan appeared in 12 games as a rookie, starting six of them.
Dan was named first-team All-NFL by the Pro Football Writers Association in 1975, the Associated Press in 1976, and the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and Newspaper Enterprise Association in 1977.
Dan officially retired from football in 1983 due to a series of knee injuries.
He appeared on Monday Night Football broadcasts on ABC. Dan first joined the network in April 1987. He appeared on the show alongside Al Michaels and Frank Gifford.
After 12 seasons, he announced his departure in early 1999.
Net Worth and Salary
Dan Dierdorf earns an annual salary of $96,380.
He has amassed a sizable fortune. Dan has a net worth of $4 million on average.
Relationship Status
Dan Dierdorf happily married his lovely and supportive wife Debbie.
The couple has been married for over three decades and is proud of their two grown children, Dana, born in 1981, and Katie, born in 1986. Dan and his wife currently reside in St. Louis, Missouri.
Body Measurements
He is taller than most. Dan is 6 feet 3 inches tall (approx. 1.91 m).
Social Media
His social media handles are unknown.
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Trivia
- He was born on June 29, 1949, to hardworking parents in Canton, Ohio, in the United States of America.
- Dan and his wife now reside in St. Louis, Missouri, where he works as a color analyst for Michigan radio broadcasts.
- He has a net worth of $4 million on average.
- Dan is 6 feet 3 inches tall (approx. 1.91 m).
- Dierdorf happily married his lovely and supportive wife Debbie.
