Ken Whisenhunt
- January 5, 2024
- Football Coach
Quick Facts
Full Name | Ken Whisenhunt |
Occupation | Football Coach |
Date Of Birth | Feb 28, 1962(1962-02-28) |
Age | 62 |
Birthplace | Augusta |
Country | United States |
Horoscope | Pisces |
Ken Whisenhunt Biography
Name | Ken Whisenhunt |
Birthday | Feb 28 |
Birth Year | 1962 |
Place Of Birth | Augusta |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Parents | Henry Lewis Whisenhunt, Jr, Myrtle Ruth Brown |
Siblings | Sara Mobley, Henry Whisenhunt, Becky Whisenhunt |
Spouse | Alice Whisenhunt |
Children(s) | Kenneth Whisenhunt, Jr., Mary Ashley Whisenhunt |
Ken Whisenhunt is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on February 28, 1962 in Augusta, United States. NFL coach who led the Arizona Cardinals to Super Bowl XLIII; took over as head coach of the Tennessee Titans in 2014 after one season as offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers.
Kurt Warner helped lead his Cardinals team to the Super Bowl in 2009, but they lost to Pittsburgh 27-23.
After attending the Academy of Richmond County in Augusta, Georgia for high school, Whisenhunt played college football at Georgia Tech (1980–84) where he graduated with a degree in civil engineering. During his senior season, he was an honorable mention All-American. He finished first team all-ACC during his final two college seasons.
His career as a player included four years (1985–88) as a tight end with the Atlanta Falcons, who drafted him in the twelfth round, and then short stints of two seasons each with the Washington Redskins and New York Jets. He retired from the league in 1993 after nine seasons in which he was mostly known as a blocking back. From 1986–1988 with Atlanta, he accumulated 53 catches for 503 yards with 5 TD.
He raised a son and daughter with his wife Alice.
Ken Whisenhunt Net Worth
Net Worth | $11 Million |
Source Of Income | Football Coach |
House | Living in own house. |
Ken Whisenhunt is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ken Whisenhunt 's net worth $11 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played college football at Georgia Tech and later had an NFL career for 3 different teams.
He served as offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they captured Super Bowl XL in 2006.
Kenneth Moore “Ken” Whisenhunt (born February 28, 1962) is an American football coach. He was head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2007 to 2012 and Tennessee Titans from 2014 to 2015. He led the Cardinals to their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history during the 2008 season, as well as their first home playoff games in 60 years. However, following the retirement of Kurt Warner, Whisenhunt posted three straight non-winning seasons and was fired by the Cardinals. He was fired by the Titans after compiling a record of 3-20 through one and a half years. Previously, he was known for his offensive background, including the success he had with the Pittsburgh Steelers in his three years as their offensive coordinator under Bill Cowher and winning Super Bowl XL over the Seattle Seahawks during the 2005 season. Most recently, Whisenhunt served as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers for four seasons before being fired on October 28, 2019.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 feet 3 inches |
Ken Whisenhunt height 6 feet 3 inches Ken weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ken Whisenhunt Dating?
According to our records, Ken Whisenhunt married to Alice Whisenhunt. As of December 1, 2023, Ken Whisenhunt’s is not dating anyone.
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On January 14, 2007, the Arizona Cardinals hired Whisenhunt as their new head coach, with a contract to receive an average of $2.5 million annually. Whisenhunt had also interviewed for the head coaching position with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, and Miami Dolphins. He was previously interviewed to be the head coach of the Oakland Raiders in February 2006, but he pulled out of talks before an offer could be made.
Facts & Trivia
Ken Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ken Whisenhunt celebrates birthday on February 28 of every year.
Following the retirement of Warner and a number of other losses at other positions, the Cardinals were not expected to fare well during the 2010 season. Leinart had been expected to regain his starting quarterback job. Instead, Whisenhunt installed free agent pickup Derek Anderson as the starter, made rookie Max Hall the backup, and released Leinart. The Cardinals finished 5-11 and last in the division. In 2011, despite ongoing quarterback issues, Whisenhunt and the team management put together a solid young roster that finished with an 8-8 record.
What is Ken Whisenhunt doing now?
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers (second stint) On January 13, 2016, the Chargers re-hired Whisenhunt as their offensive coordinator. On December 4, 2018, it was rumored that Whisenhunt would take the head coaching job at Georgia Tech, where he and AD Todd Stansbury played football at Tech together.
Is Ken Whisenhunt still coaching in the NFL?
Career Summary Ken Whisenhunt was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1997 to 2019 , finishing his career as the offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers. Over his twenty-three years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 176-190-2.
What was the Arizona Cardinals record in 2009?
The 2009 season was the Arizona Cardinals’ 90th in the National Football League, their 22nd in Arizona and their third under head coach Ken Whisenhunt. The Cardinals finished the season with a 10–6 record, an improvement from their 9–7 previous season record and the first time the team has won 10 games since 1976.
Who is the head coach for the Tennessee Titans?
Mike Vrabel
Have the Arizona Cardinals won a Superbowl?
Team# of Super Bowl appearancesLast Super Bowl appearance
Arizona Cardinals| 1| 2009
Tennessee Titans| 1| 2000