Doug Betters

Quick Facts

Full Name	Doug Betters
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 11, 1956(1956-06-11)
Age	68
Birthplace	Lincoln
Country	United States
Birth City	Lincoln
Horoscope	Gemini

Doug Betters Biography

Doug Betters is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on June 11, 1956 in Lincoln, Lincoln, United States. Doug Betters (born June 11, 1956) is an American football player who played defensive end for the Miami Dolphins from 1978 to 1987.

In 1998, Betters suffered a spinal cord injury while skiing at Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana.

Betters founded the Doug Betters Winter Classic Organization in 1985, which provides money for children in need of medical care. Betters is involved with numerous other charitable organizations, including the Special Olympics and United Way. In 2002, he received the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Montana Award. As of 2014 he resides in Whitefish.

Doug Betters Net Worth

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

After graduating from Arlington Heights High School in Illinois, Betters played college Division I football for the University of Montana Grizzlies from 1974 to 1976, then transferred to the University of Nevada, Reno in 1977. The next year, he was a 6th round draft pick for the Dolphins.

Betters was a part of Miami’s “Killer B’s” defense, and went to Super Bowl XVII and XIX. In 1983, Betters recorded 16 sacks in 16 games and won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award, and was named to the AFC Pro Bowl team. In ’83 and ’84, Betters was named the Miami Dolphins “Outstanding Defensive Lineman.” Betters played 146 NFL games and made 64½ career sacks (46½ official, post–1981). He was named by the fans to the Dolphins’ Silver Anniversary Team in 1991 and the Golden Anniversary Team in 2016. Betters was an assistant coach for the University of Montana Grizzlies in 1995 and 1996.

On December 14, 2008, Betters was inducted into the Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor during a ceremony at Dolphin Stadium.

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Facts & Trivia

Doug Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Doug Betters celebrates birthday on June 11 of every year.

How did Doug Betters end up in a wheelchair?

On Feb. 5, 1998, Betters caught an edge while skiing at Big Mountain and crashed, landing on his head. He suffered a spinal injury that re-aggravated a previous neck injury from his playing days , paralyzing the former NFL player.

Is Doug Betters in the Hall of Fame?

Recently married to wife, Jennifer, Betters was inducted into the University of Montana Sports Hall of Fame in 2003.