Dan Dierdorf Bio | Wiki
Dan Dierdorf (Full name: Daniel Lee Dierdorf) is an American former football offensive lineman and a veteran sportscaster presently working as a color analyst for Michigan Wolverines football radio broadcasts.
Previously, he worked for KMOX, CBS, and ABC where he worked on Monday Night Football for two seasons. During his year as a professional player, Dan played for St. Louis Cardinals from 1971 to 1983.
Dan Dierdorf Age | Birthday
He was born on June 29, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, in the United States of America. Dan is 72 years old and celebrates his birthday on June 29 every year.
Dan Dierdorf Height
He is above average stature. Dan stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in (approx. 1.91 m).
Dan Dierdorf Family
He was born and also raised in Canton, Ohio under the loving care of his supportive parents John and Evelyn. His father worked for the Hoover Vacuum Company, which was headquartered in North Canton. Dan is an American nationality by birth but belongs to the white ethnicity.
Dan Dierdorf Wife
He happily married his beautiful and supportive wife Debbie. The duo has been in marriage 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 presently live in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dan Dierdorf Education
Growing up in Canton Ohio Dan attained his Diploma from GlenOak High School which was previously known as Glenwood High School. There, he played football, shot put, and discus throw. Upon graduation, Dan joined the University of Michigan.
Dan Dierdorf Michigan
He enrolled at the university in 1967, having been recruited by coach Bump Elliott of the Michigan Wolverines football. In his year as a freshman, Dan played both offense and defense. In 1968 as a sophomore, Dan received second-team All-Big Ten honors from the Associated Press after playing a key role in blocking for Ron Johnson.
However, he sustained a knee injury during a game against Ohio State. In 1969, he played as the team’s tackle switching from one side of the line to the other. At the end of the season, both the Associated Press (AP) and United Press International (UPI) selected him as a first-team player on the 1969 All-Big Ten Conference football team and was also awarded the second-team All-American honors from the Central Press.
Dan Dierdorf St. Louis Cardinals
Dan kicked off his career as a professional football player in 1971 when he was drafted 43rd overall during the second pick of the St. Louis Cardinals. During his year as a rookie, Dan participated in 12 games of which six he was a starter.
Dan received first-team All-NFL honors from Pro Football Writers Association in 1975, From the Associated Press in 1976, and from the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and Newspaper Enterprise Association in 1977. Due to his several knee injury, Dan officially retired from football in 1983.
Dan Dierdorf Monday Night Football
He appeared on Monday Night Football broadcasts which aired on ABC. Dan initially joined the network in April 1987. On the show, he worked alongside Al Michaels and Frank Gifford. After airing for 12 seasons he announced leaving the post in early 1999.
Dan Dierdorf Michigan Radio
Dan presently works at Michigan Wolverines football radio broadcasts as a color analyst since joining the network on April 17, 2014. There, he works alongside Play-by-play announcer Jim Brandstatter. Previously, he worked for several major networks including CBS where he worked for fourteen years as a commentator, ABC from 1987 to 1999 as a commentator, and KMOX for two years as afternoon talk show host.
Dan Dierdorf Salary
Working as a color analyst for the Michigan radio broadcasts, it is obvious that he is rewarded a large sum amount of income. Dan’s average salary is $96,380 annually.
Dan Dierdorf Net Worth
Being a former professional football player and having worked in the journalism industry for over three decades, there s no doubt that he has garnered a desirable amount of fortune. Dan’s average net worth is $4 million.
How Old Is Dan Dierdorf
Dan was born to his hardworking parents on June 29, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, in the United States of America. Therefore, he is 72 years old.
Where Is Dan Dierdorf Now
Dan and his wife presently live in St. Louis, Missouri, and works as a color analyst for the Michigan radio broadcasts