Doug English

Quick Facts

Full Name	Doug English
Date Of Birth	Aug 25, 1953(1953-08-25)
Age	71
Birthplace	Dallas
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Virgo

Doug English Biography

Doug English is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 25, 1953 in Dallas, Texas, United States.

English attended the University of Texas, graduating in 1976 with a major in History. He helped the Texas Longhorns to three Southwest Conference titles. He was also a member of the Texas Cowboys. In 2011, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

English’s best season came in 1983, when he recorded 13 sacks and two safeties, making him only one of 17 NFL players to record two safeties in a single season. That year, the Lions won the NFC Central Division title with a 9-7 mark, and lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 24-23, in the divisional round. Upon the arrival of new coach Darryl Rogers in 1985, English was moved to nose tackle in the team’s new 3-4 defensive alignment. His career ended after that season due to a serious neck injury. He finished his career with 59 sacks, which still places him sixth on the Lions’ all-time list. He was named All-Pro three times (1981, 1983–84) and went to four Pro Bowls (1979, 1982–84). English had 4 safeties throughout his career, tying him with Ted Hendricks and Jared Allen for the most safeties in NFL history.

Doug English Net Worth

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

Lowell Douglas English (born August 25, 1953) is a former American football Defensive Tackle for the Detroit Lions (1975–1985).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Doug English height 196 cm Douglas weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Doug English Dating?

According to our records, Doug English married to Claire English. As of December 1, 2023, Doug English’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Douglas Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Doug English celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.

Top Facts about Doug English

1. Doug English played for the Detroit Lions from 1975-1985.
2. He was a defensive tackle and team captain.
3. English was named to the Pro Bowl four times.
4. He recorded 59 sacks during his career.
5. English was a consensus All-American at Texas in 1974.
6. He won two Southwest Conference championships with Texas.
7. English was drafted in the second round of the 1975 NFL Draft.
8. He played in Super Bowl XVI with the Lions in 1982.
9. English is a member of both the Texas and Michigan Sports Halls of Fame.
10. After retiring, he became a successful businessman and philanthropist.

Is Doug English in the Hall of Fame?

Doug English joined with Al Baker to form the Lions’ famed “Silver Rush.” English was inducted into the college hall of fame in 2011. Broken down and disillusioned, Doug English was at a crossroads in his NFL career.

How old is Doug English?

68 years (August 25, 1953)

How tall is Doug English?

6′ 5″