Dan Hampton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dan Hampton
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 19, 1957(1957-09-19)
Age	67
Birthplace	Oklahoma City
Country	United States
Birth City	Oklahoma
Horoscope	Virgo

Dan Hampton Biography

Dan Hampton is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on September 19, 1957 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. A former NFL defense player with the Chicago Bears, he was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 2002.

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The son of Robert and Joan Hampton, he graduated from Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, AR, in 1975. Hampton played football his junior and senior year. He suffered a disabling fall from a tree that kept him out of organized sports from grades 7-10. He participated in band, playing saxophone and five other instruments. He also played bass guitar and sang for a local band named “Sanctuary Woods.” Doug Matthews of Jacksonville filled his large shoes in that band after he left. Whenever he was in town he would come to where they were playing and sit in with them. He never forgot his roots. He was always just like he had never left. Jacksonville High School coach Bill Reed is credited for “rescuing” him from the band.- Dan was also the bassist and vocalist for the band created by “Chicago Sports Profile Magazine” editor Lisa Levine after the success of the “Super Bowl Shuffle.” The band “The Chicago Six” played “off season” from 1987-1990. The alumni from the group include Walter Payton (drums), Otis Wilson (lead vocalist), Shaun Gayle (sax & voice), Gary Nylund (guitar & voice), Curt Fraser (guitar & voice), drummers Graham Watson, Steve Cobb, and keyboardists John Redfield, Larry Harris and Jeffrey Abbott (Keytarjeff). The band also performed on both local and national television.

As a senior Hampton was an All-American as he logged 98 tackles (18 behind the line of scrimmage). He was also named the Southwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 1978. In addition, that same season, Hampton was named by the Houston Post the SWC Player of the Year. As a junior, he had 70 tackles (8 for a loss). In 1976, as a sophomore, Hampton made 48 tackles (2 for losses) and recovered two fumbles. As a freshman, he had 21 tackles (4 for a loss). In his career, he made a total of 237 tackles with 32 being behind the line of scrimmage and recovered six fumbles. He was a four-year letterman, a three-year starter at Arkansas and a two-time All-Conference selection. He was also a member of the Razorback All-Decade team of the 1970s. During his time at Arkansas Hampton played alongside Ron Calcagni, Steve Little and Ben Cowins.

He was unable to play many games due to injuries he sustained as a kid.

Dan Hampton Net Worth

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

He was chosen into the NFL after playing in the college football league in Arkansas.

He also did commentary in his later years, and also co-hosted the TV show syndicated by syndication Pro Football Weekly.

Daniel Oliver Hampton (born September 19, 1957) is a retired Hall of Fame American football defensive tackle who played twelve seasons for the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990 in the National Football League (NFL). He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He currently hosts the Bears postgame show on WGN Radio in Chicago.

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Who is Dan Hampton Dating?

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In 1982, he had a tremendous year while playing defensive tackle, recording 9 sacks in the 9-game, strike-shortened season. He was also named NFL defensive player of the year by Pro Football Weekly. He played out his option after that season and became a free agent. On July 15, 1983, Hampton signed a deal that made him the Bears’ second highest-paid player (behind Walter Payton). Hampton signed three one-year contracts worth about $1 million (including bonuses), an average of about $333,000 per year. “Dan will be the highest paid defensive lineman in the league this year,” said Jim Steiner, Hampton’s agent. “I’m very happy,” said Hampton. “I’m glad to have the contract behind me so I can concentrate on training camp. I’m optimistic about this season and I didn’t want to miss any of the fun.”

Facts & Trivia

Dan Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dan Hampton celebrates birthday on September 19 of every year.

Sports Illustrated ‘s Paul Zimmerman relates an anecdote that when he picked fellow Bear DT Steve McMichael for his All-Pro team in 1985 he was chided a year later by Buddy Ryan, then the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Ryan told Zimmerman that he was disappointed in him and that he thought Zimmerman knew football. He then pulled out Bears films and showed Zimmerman that “Hampton was the cornerstone to our 46 defense by drawing constant double teams”. That year, he also was credited for inventing the ‘Gatorade dump” in which a coach is drenched with the drink after a victory, which was often credited with Harry Carson.

Top Facts about Dan Hampton

1. Dan Hampton was an American former professional football defensive lineman who played for twelve seasons with the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
2. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002 and hosts the Bears postgame show on WGN Radio in Chicago.
3. Hampton graduated from Jacksonville High School in Arkansas in 1975 and was drafted by the Bears in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft.
4. He was 1st or 2nd team All-Pro in 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1988.
5. During Hampton’s tenure in Chicago (1979–90), the Bears defense ranked #1 in the NFL in allowing the fewest rushing yards, the fewest rushing touchdowns, the fewest total yards, and the fewest points.
6. Hampton had a career-high of 11½ in both 1980 (as a DE) and 1984 (as DT) and is credited by the Chicago Bears as having 82 career sacks.
7. He is a four-year letterman, a three-year starter at Arkansas, and a two-time All-Conference selection.
8. In 1991, he was elected to the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor and the following year he was voted to the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.
9. In 1990, Hampton was the recipient of the George S. Halas Courage Award by the Pro Football Writers Association.
10. On May 22, 2002, Hampton was sentenced in Arkansas for his third DWI in six years.
11. He is co-host for the syndicated Pro Football Weekly television show which is approaching its 20th season on the air.
12. Hampton is part of a Miller Lite and Gridiron Greats promotion to raise funds for retired NFL players in need.
13. He is renowned for coining various catch phrases, such as: “de facto cream-of-the-class, if you will,” “throw it against the pallet to see what sticks,” and “hit that town like Hurricane Katrina.”
14. He is a spokesperson for companies such as Chevrolet and Firestone.
15. He participates in “One for the Kids” Annual Golf Tournament that raises funds for various charities that support children in the Chicago area.

Why is Dan Hampton in the Hall of Fame?

Throughout Dan’s 12-year career, he is one of the few players to be enshrined into the NFL Hall of Fame to play two different positions, defensive end and defensive tackle. And made all-pro and the Pro Bowl at both of these positions.

What nationality is Dan Hampton?

American

How old is Dan Hampton?

65 years (September 19, 1957)

Where did Dan Hampton go to college?

University of Arkansas

Who was on the 85 Chicago Bears team?

You can probably remember at least one thing about some of the Chicago Bears who played on the 1985 team – Walter Payton, Mike Singletary, Kevin Butler and William “Refrigerator” Perry.