Dexter Manley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dexter Manley
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1959(1959-02-02)
Age	65
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Aquarius

Dexter Manley Biography

Dexter Manley is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on February 2, 1959 in Texas, United States. Retired defensive lineman who played for 11 year within the NFL with teams such as that of Washington Redskins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was a Super Bowl winner for the Redskins in 1982 and 1987 , and was named to his way to the Pro Bowl in 1986.

He was the winner of the Super Bowl twice during the tenure of Redskins Head Coach He won two Super Bowls under Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs..

Officially, Manley had 97.5 quarterback sacks in his career. His total rises to 103.5 when the six sacks he had his rookie year of 1981, when sacks were not yet an official statistic, are included. After his career in the United States ended, he revealed that he was functionally illiterate, despite having studied at Oklahoma State University for four years.

In an article by Taylor Branch entitled “The Shame of College Sports”, prior to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Education, Arts, and Humanities in 1989, Manley was famously quoted as saying that he had been functionally illiterate in college.

He was married to a woman called Glenda. He has several children including one son who is named Derrick.

Dexter Manley Net Worth

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

He was a student at Yates High School in Houston, Texas before playing college football with his team, the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

He underwent major surgery on his brain to remove a Colloid cyst in 2006.

Dexter Keith Manley, nicknamed the “Secretary of Defense” (born February 2, 1959) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Phoenix Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an 11-year career from 1981 to 1991. He also played in the Canadian Football League for the Ottawa Rough Riders and the Shreveport Pirates. Manley played college football at Oklahoma State University.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Dexter Manley height 6 ft 3 in Dexter weight 115 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Dexter Manley Dating?

According to our records, Dexter Manley married to Lydia Manley. As of December 1, 2023, Dexter Manley’s is not dating anyone.

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On May 16, 2020, it was announced that Manley had tested positive for COVID-19.

Facts & Trivia

Dexter Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dexter Manley celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

Top Facts about Dexter Manley

1. Dexter Manley played defensive end in the NFL.
2. He won two Super Bowls with the Washington Redskins.
3. Manley was known for his pass-rushing abilities.
4. He recorded 97.5 sacks during his career.
5. Manley was a two-time Pro Bowler.
6. He struggled with drug addiction and was suspended multiple times.
7. Manley retired from football in 1991 due to injuries and personal issues.
8. He later became an advocate for education on drug abuse prevention.
9. In 2002, he was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
10. Manley’s jersey number (72) has been retired by the Washington Football Team.

Is Dexter Manley a Hall of Famer?

Dexter Manley, Frank Herzog Part Of 2016 D.C. Sports Hall Of Fame Induction Class. The “Secretary of Defense” is finally getting his place in the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame.

What did Dexter Manley do?

Dexter Manley was a force on the defensive side of the ball for the Washington Redskins in the 1980s. He was an All-Pro defensive lineman and played a big role in winning a pair of Super Bowl titles. Manley battled some demons as a pro football player and that played a major role during his life after the NFL.

How is Dexter Manley?

Sacks:97.5
Interceptions:| 2
Touchdowns:| 1

Was Dexter Manley illiterate?

Dexter Manley was illiterate. “When you play football in the state of Texas, you’re like God,” says Manley. We’re driving around Washington, D.C.’s notorious beltway as he recounts how he ended up at age 29 reading at only a second-grade level.

Did Dexter Manley go to college?

Oklahoma State University