Michael Irvin

PSR 01 Feb,2016

Facts of Michael Irvin

Awards
3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
Ethnicity
Afro-American
Full Name
Michael Jerome Irvin
Horoscope
Last Name
Irvin
Birth Name
Michael Jerome Irvin
First Name
Michael
Famous Name
Michael Irvin
Nationality
American
Married to
Sandy Harrell (m. 1990)
Currently Married
Yes
Relationship Status
married
Father
Walter Irvin
Mother
Pearl Irvin
Children
Chelsea, Michael Jr, and Elijah
Siblings
17
Twitter
Wikipedia
No. of Twitter Followers
720.8K
No. of Instagram Followers
552K

Contents:

Contract : Multi-years contract Past Team : Dallas Cowboys (1988–1999) First Club Name : Dallas Cowboys

Football Player

Contract
Multi-years contract
Past Team
Dallas Cowboys (1988–1999)
First Club Name
Dallas Cowboys

Career & Net worth

Net Worth
$12Million
Profession
Sports Commentator
Career Earnings
$17,625,000
Started career as
Football Player

Relationship

Married to
Sandy Harrell (m. 1990)
Currently Married
Yes
Relationship Status
married

Michael Irvin is one of the renowned names in the sports world. He is a former American footballer for the Dallas Cowboys, where he played his entire career for 11 seasons. After his retirement in 1999, he worked as a broadcaster for ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown and later joined NFL Network as their analyst. Michael Irvin was inducted into the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on August 4, 2007.

Irvin has preserved a massive amount of money from his multiple profession. The former American footballer lives a lavish life and flaunts it via his Instagram handle. Likewise, Irvin is doing well in his personal life as he is a happily married man.

Michael Irvin’s Net Worth Is in Millions – More on His Earnings

Michael Irvin has an estimated net worth of $12 Million. On July 25, 1998, his 4-year deal with Dallas Cowboys earned him $1.875 million, while his other contract of March 6, 1995, for five years was reported to be $12 million. His salary probably got cut off, but he gained a handsome share from his contract.

Michael Michael Irvin at Nolcha Shows.  SOURCE: Instagram @michaelirvin88

Irvin has also starred in various movies and TV series, which have added a decent sum to his net worth. Also a sports commentator, he has served for ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown and is presently an analyst for NFL Network. 

According to the source, an Analyst at NFL Network makes an average of $75,637, ranging from $66,485 at the 25th percentile to $83,602 at the 75th percentile, with top earners receiving over $92,680. Moreover, compensation is derived from fewer than 20 profiles, including base salary, bonus, and equity. Having an impressive fortune, Irvin lives a lavish life. He has a custom-built 12,100-square-foot mansion in Plano, Texas. The property now costs around $3.6 million.

Irvin Married Sandy Harrell: How Many Kids Do They Have?

Irvin is married to Sandy Harrell. The duo tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on June 23, 1990. They have been together for decades despite Irvin's numerous scandals. Since their marriage, the two have expanded the family. They are proud parents of their three children: a daughter Chelsea and two sons, Michael Jr. and Elijah.

Michael Irvin with his daughter Chelsea SOURCE: Instagram@michaelirvin88

Likewise, the Sun reports Irvin and Harrell also have three beautiful granddaughters: Carmen, Brooklynn, and Ayla. Furthermore, Irvin has a daughter named Myesha Beyonce, born from a previous relationship with his former girlfriend, Felicia Walker.

Controversy 

Irvin was alleged in controversy in 2007; he was also accused of sexual assault. He was also arrested for drug possession charges. On December 1, 2005, ESPN suspended Irvin for the Sunday and Monday night Countdown shows on December 4 and December 5, 2005, which also happened to be drug charges.

Also, Michael is reported to be caught in controversy during his playing days, as, on July 29, 1998, Irvin allegedly assaulted a fellow Cowboys offensive lineman named Everett McIver.

Early Life and Early Career

Michael Jerome Irvin was born to Pearl Irvin and Walter Irvin on March 5, 1966, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. His ethnicity is Afro-American. He is the 15th of 17 siblings. Irvin went to Piper High School and then to St. Thomas Aquinas High. 

Michael Michael Irvin working in a show as an analyst.  SOURCE: Instagram @michaelirvin88

After completing high school, he went to the University of Miami, and while studying there, he intended to be an American footballer. In his last year at college, in 1988, Michael Irvin recorded  44 catches for 715 yards and 6 TD. 2 carries for 4 yards.

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A Look at Irvin’s Professional Career

In 1988, Irvin was drafted to the Dallas Cowboys and part of the 1990s Super Bowls Winning team. He became the first rookie receiver in Cowboys' history to start a season opener in 20 years as he got his first career touchdown.

In the 1990 season, he finished with just 20 receptions for 413 yards but also averaged 20.7 yards per catch, as he got seriously injured, tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Playing alongside the players like Jay NovacekTroy Aikman, and Emmitt Smith, Michael grabbed 93 receptions, 1,523 receiving yards, and eight receiving touchdowns and set a franchise record with seven 100-yard games in the 1991 season.

Michael Michael Irvin during his NFL career.  SOURCE: Instagram @michaelirvin88

Making four straight appearances in the NFC Championship Game (1992–1995), Irvin won 3 back-to-back Superbowls, including wins over the Buffalo Bills iSuper Bowl XXVII and Super Bowl XXVIII, the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX.

In the 5th game of the 1999 season, Michael, who returned after his collarbone injury, was tackled at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia by Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Tim Hauck, which became his career-ending injury, and he retired that year. Later Irvin became a broadcaster for ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown but left to join NFL Network.

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