Phillippi Sparks (Jordin Sparks Dad), Football Player, New Wife, and Net Worth

Phillippi Sparks Bio | Wiki

Phillippi Sparks is a noted former American football cornerback in the NFL. He played a key role on Glendale Community College’s 1988 National Junior College Athletic Association national championship football team. As a football cornerback, he played for the Giants from 1992 to 1999 and Dallas Cowboys in 2000. In addition, his football career kicked off as he played football for Glendale Community College in Glendale

Phillippi Sparks Age

He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in the United States on April 15, 1969. Sparks is 54 years old and celebrates his birthday every year on April 15.

Phillippi Sparks Height

He is a man of tall stature. Sparks stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in ( approx. 1.8m ).

Phillippi Sparks Family

He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in the USA to his devoted parents Guinetta Marie Sparks, his mother, and Gerald Young, his father. Sparks holds American nationality. However, he grew up without a father. Gerald fathered Sparks when he was 14 years old. Therefore, Gerald and Guinetta had to go their separate ways.

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Phillippi Sparks New Wife | Wife

He has been married to his wife Vivian Romero since October 28, 2015. Vivian maintains a low profile as less is known about her. Previously, Sparks was married to Jodi Wiedmann from June 1990 to 2008. They have two children daughter, Jordin Sparks born on December 22, 1989, and a son, Phillippi Dwain “PJ” Jr. born on May 25, 1991. He is also a grandfather of three children a grandson, DJ Thomas born on May 2, 2018, via Jordin & Dana, and granddaughters, Avalyn Jean Sparks born on October 25, 2013, and Emery Joy Sparks born on June 6, 2017, via PJ & Jessica.

Phillippi Sparks Education

He attained his high school diploma from Maryvale High School in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1987. Sparks then attended Arizona State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.

Phillippi Sparks Football Player | Nfl

His football career kicked off as he played football for Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona, from 1987 through 1989. He also had a key role on Glendale Community College’s 1988 National Junior College Athletic Association national championship football team. Sparks was drafted by the New York Giants as the 13th pick in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft.

Moreover, he played opposite Jason Sehorn as a cornerback for six years and formed a talented defensive backfield tandem. From 1992 to 1999, he played for the Giants. He then moved to Dallas Cowboys where he was signed in 2000. On August 28, 2001, he announced his retirement having played for nine seasons.

Phillippi Sparks Net Worth

He has attained decent wealth as a former American football cornerback as well as from his business career after the NFL. His net worth is $4 Million.

How Old Is Phillippi Sparks

He is 54 years old born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in the United States on April 15, 1969.

Is Phillippi Sparks Married

Yes. He has been married to his wife Vivian Romero since October 28, 2015. Previously, he was married to Jodi Wiedmann from June 1990 to 2008.

Who Is Phillippi Sparks

Sparks is a noted former American football cornerback in the NFL. As a football cornerback, he played for the Giants from 1992 to 1999 and Dallas Cowboys in 2000 until he retired on August 28, 2001. His football career kicked off as he played football for Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona, from 1987 through 1989. In addition, he is the father of Jordin, a Grammy-nominated singer who won the sixth season of American Idol in 2007.