Bennie Blades

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bennie Blades
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 3, 1966(1966-09-03)
Age	58
Birthplace	Fort Lauderdale
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Virgo

Bennie Blades Biography

Bennie Blades is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on September 3, 1966 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.

Blades played a big part in the University of Miami’s winning the 1987 NCAA National Championship. He also won the Jim Thorpe Award in that year and, in 2006, was named to the College Football Hall of Fame for his play at the University of Miami. He shares the University of Miami single season interception record with fellow Miami Hurricane Sean Taylor.

The Lions selected Blades with the third overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft, and he went on to earn NFL All-Rookie honors for the 1988 season. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1991 – in addition to receiving First-Team All-NFL and First-team All-NFC honors. He was the Lions’ Defensive MVP in 1992 and led the team with 78 tackles in 1996, which was one of two 100-tackle seasons he had in Detroit.

Bennie Blades Net Worth

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

Horatio Benedict “Bennie” Blades Sr. (born September 3, 1966) is a former American football cornerback and safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bennie Blades height 6′ 0″ Beth weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bennie Blades Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Beth Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bennie Blades celebrates birthday on September 3 of every year.

Where is Bennie Blades now?

Two decades after he retired from the NFL due to back problems, Blades remains an icon in his hometown of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He made his name here as a football and track star as a youth. He went on to play for some of the greatest college football teams in history just down the road at Miami.

How many years did Bennie Blades play in the NFL?

Professional career Following his graduation from the University of Miami, Blades entered the 1988 NFL Draft and spent ten seasons in the NFL.

Is Bennie Blades in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Bennie had a stellar 10 year professional career and will always be remembered for his outstanding play in the Hurricane defensive backfield. Bennie was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008 and the University of Miami Football Ring of Honor in 2009.

Where did Bennie Blades go to high school?

It is the only jersey retired by Plantation High School. Bennie Blades, who played defensive back and running back at Piper from 1980-84, went on to play at the University of Miami and then for the Detroit Lions.

Is Al Blades Jr related to Bennie Blades?

Personal life. Al Blades was the younger brother of former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brian Blades and former Detroit Lions safety Bennie Blades , and uncle of H. B. Blades, who played 4 seasons for the Washington Redskins in the NFL as well.