Chris Spielman

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris Spielman
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 11, 1965(1965-10-11)
Age	59
Birthplace	Canton
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Libra

Chris Spielman Biography

Chris Spielman is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on October 11, 1965 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Former professional linebacker is in NFL in FOX in the role of an analyst. He was four times Pro Bowl selection during his NFL career that was mostly playing for the Detroit Lions.

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Spielman graduated from Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio, where he was awarded the Dial Award for the national high-school scholar-athlete of the year in 1983. He was the first high school athlete to have his picture on a box of Wheaties. For college, Spielman initially wanted to attend the University of Michigan, but his father, a lifelong fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes (Michigan’s arch-rival), strongly opposed the idea. Spielman recounted the story in the HBO Documentary “Michigan vs. Ohio State: The Rivalry”:

Spielman played eight seasons with the Lions (1988–95), where he was a defensive stalwart during the team’s run to four playoff appearances, two NFC Central titles, and a berth in the 1991 NFC Championship Game. He captained the Lions’ defense that was one of the best statistically in the NFL in the mid-1990s. Spielman is the franchise’s all-time leader in career tackles with 1,020 (since the team began recording tackles statistically in 1973.) He also recorded 10 sacks, four interceptions, 30 pass defenses, 13 forced fumbles and 17 fumble recoveries during his Lions’ career. He was the first Lion to lead the team in tackles seven consecutive seasons since 1973, including the team’s highest single-season tally 195 tackles in 1994.

He got married to his partner Stefanie in 1989. They had four children before she passed away from cancer in the year 2009. He later married Carrie Yocom.

Chris Spielman Net Worth

Chris Spielman is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Spielman 's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was twice All-American in his college career in Ohio State in 1986 and 1987.

In 2005, he did brief stint as an assistant trainer for his team, the Columbus Destroyers.

Charles Christopher Spielman (born October 11, 1965) is a former American football player and is currently an analyst for Fox NFL. He played linebacker at the Ohio State University, where he was a two-time All-American, and for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL), where he was a three- time All Pro. He also played for the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns, and coached for the Arena Football League’s Columbus Destroyers.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Chris Spielman Dating?

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He returned to the NFL in the 1999 season, with the Cleveland Browns. He retired before the regular season began, after suffering another neck injury. Spielman is also notable for being one of the players notable NFL Draft “guru” Mel Kiper, Jr. has “missed” on, Kiper admitting in a 2001 post that he had underrated the linebacker. In April 2009 Spielman was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame. His induction came in July 2010. In 2012, he appeared in an episode of the NFL Network show A Football Life, the episode showed how he was not only a great player on the field but a great man off the field for his family.

Facts & Trivia

Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Spielman celebrates birthday on October 11 of every year.

Spielman and his late wife Stefanie raised four children: Madison, Noah, Macy, and Audrey. Mrs. Spielman survived four bouts with breast cancer, during which both she and her husband were active in raising funds for breast cancer research. While undergoing treatment, she lost her hair, prompting Spielman to shave his head in a show of solidarity. Stefanie died on November 19, 2009, after the disease returned for the fifth time.

What does Chris Spielman do now?

Spielman was hired by the Detroit Lions as special assistant to chairman and president & CEO on December 15, 2020.

Is Chris Spielman a Hall of Famer?

Not in Hall of Fame – 21. Chris Spielman.

What is Chris Spielman doing with the Lions?

Biography. Chris Spielman re-joined the Lions in a front office role as Special Assistant to President/CEO and Chairperson in 2021. He played an integral role in the hiring of Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes and Head Coach Dan Campbell and reports directly to President and CEO Rod Wood.

Is Stefanie Spielman still alive?

November 19, 2009

Did Chris Spielman ever remarry?

This has led to athletes having to be “consciously aware” of what they do, Spielman says. “I tell my kids all the time that somebody is always watching you,” said Spielman, who had four children with Stefanie. He has since remarried.