Andre Tippett

Quick Facts

Full Name	Andre Tippett
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 27, 1959(1959-12-27)
Age	65
Birthplace	Alabama
Country	United States
Birth City	Alabama
Horoscope	Capricorn

Andre Tippett Biography

Andre Tippett is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 27, 1959 in Alabama, Alabama, United States. Hall of Fame linebacker who played for the New England Patriots for the entirety of his 12-year NFL career. He made 5 consecutive Pro Bowls from 1984 to 1988 and was named th Co-NEA NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1985.

He and fellow linebacker Nick Buoniconti were both named to the New England Patriots 35th Anniversary Team in 1994.

Tippett was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Barringer High School in Newark, New Jersey. He first attended college and played football at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls in 1978.

Andre was a two-time first team all-Big Ten, and a team captain in 1981. He holds the Iowa record for tackles for lost yardage in a season (20 tackles for 153 yards in 1980). He played in the Hula Bowl and the Japan Bowl in 1982, after his senior year at Iowa. He was voted a DE on Iowa’s all-time football team in 1989 as is a member of the University of Iowa’s Varsity Hall of Fame. Upon induction to the Varsity Hall of Fame, Tippett remarked, “For me, this is a ‘Wow’ . . . It is really, really special to be voted by your peers and the people who saw you play. I’m going in with some of the greatest people to ever play sports at the University of Iowa. This is one of the greatest honors I have ever had. This is a special feeling because during the three years I was there, I developed a great bond with the players and coaches.”

He married Rhonda Kenney and has children named Janea, Asia, Madison and Coby. Asia was a Patriots cheerleader for four seasons.

Andre Tippett Net Worth

Andre Tippett is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Andre Tippett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended Barringer High School in Newark, New Jersey and was a two-time First-Team All-Big Ten selection at the University of Iowa.

At the time of his retirement, he held the Patriots record for career sacks with 100 as well as the team’s top 3 single-season sack performances.

Andre Bernard Tippett (born December 27, 1959) is a former American football player who was an All-Pro linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993, missing all of the 1989 season. He played college football for the University of Iowa, where he was recognized as a consensus All-American in 1981. A second-round pick in the 1982 NFL Draft, Tippett played professionally for the New England Patriots for his entire pro career. Currently, he is the Patriots’ executive director of community affairs. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Andre Tippett Dating?

According to our records, Andre Tippett married to Rhonda Tippett. As of December 1, 2023, Andre Tippett’s is not dating anyone.

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Tippett spent his entire 11-year career with the Patriots and was a member of three playoff teams, including the 1985 AFC Champions.

Facts & Trivia

Andre Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Andre Tippett celebrates birthday on December 27 of every year.

Tippett twice earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week awards. The first in the Patriots 20–13 win over the New York Jets as he stopped the Jets 3 times within the 10 yard line on 10–20–85. Next, he was the AFC Defensive Player of the Week in the Patriots 21–7 win over the Houston Oilers on 10–18–87. In this victory over Houston at the Astrodome, Andre had 3 sacks, defended on a pass play and blocked a field goal attempt that was returned for a touchdown by Raymond Clayborn. He had 1.5 sacks in his final game on January 2, 1994 against the Miami Dolphins.

Top Facts about Andre Tippett

1. Andre Tippett played for the New England Patriots from 1982-1993.
2. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and a two-time First-team All-Pro.
3. Tippett recorded 100 sacks in his career, ranking him 16th all-time.
4. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
5. Tippett won the AFC Defensive Player of the Year award in 1985.
6. He played college football at the University of Iowa.
7. Tippett was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 1982 NFL Draft.
8. He was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 1980s.
9. Tippett had three seasons with double-digit sacks (1984, 1985, and 1987).
10. He is considered one of the greatest linebackers in Patriots history.

Who did Andre Tippett play for?

Andre Tippett was one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history, spending his entire 12-year career with the Patriots.

What college did Andre Tippett go to?

College

What is Andre Tippett doing now?

A second-round pick in the 1982 NFL Draft, Tippett played professionally for the New England Patriots for his entire pro career. Currently, he is the Patriots’ executive director of community affairs.

Who has the most sacks in Patriots history?

Sacks
PlayerSacks
1.| Andre Tippett A. Tippett, 1982-88,90-93| 100.0
2.| Willie McGinestW. McGinest, 1994-05| 78.0
3.| Chris SladeC. Slade, 1993-00| 51.0

Who has the most interceptions for the Patriots?

Only stats for Regular Season Games have been included. Raymond Clayborn is the New England Patriots career leader in interceptions with 36. Players active with the New England Patriots during the 2021 NFL season are listed in bold.