Mike Zimmer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mike Zimmer
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 5, 1956(1956-06-05)
Age	68
Birthplace	Peoria
Country	United States
Birth City	Peoria
Horoscope	Cancer

Mike Zimmer Biography

Mike Zimmer is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on June 5, 1956 in Peoria, Peoria, United States. Michael Zimmer (born June 5, 1956) is an American football head coach. He is the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He previously was a defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, and Dallas Cowboys.

When Bobby Petrino was hired to coach the Atlanta Falcons early in 2007, Mike Zimmer agreed to become the new defensive coordinator in Atlanta. Zimmer coached in Atlanta for only one season after Petrino left the Falcons for the University of Arkansas after thirteen games. Zimmer has been very outspoken against Petrino after Petrino’s unexpected departure from Atlanta in 2007.

Zimmer’s wife, Vikki, died unexpectedly at their Ohio home on October 8, 2009. Three days later, Zimmer was awarded the game ball by Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis after the team’s 17–14 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

He ended his first year with a 7–9 record, an improvement over the 2013 record of 5–10–1, and the best record for a first year head coach in the Minnesota Vikings franchise since Dennis Green in 1992. To date, 2014 is the only losing season Zimmer has suffered as Vikings head coach.

He joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1994 as an assistant coach of the nickel defense under Barry Switzer. He was promoted to defensive backs coach in 1995 and served in that capacity before being promoted to defensive coordinator in

2000. The 2003 Dallas Cowboys defense gave up the fewest yards in the NFL while running an aggressive, speedy 4-3 defense. Despite the Cowboys’ problems over the years, Zimmer survived several coaching changes (Switzer, Chan Gailey, Dave Campo, Bill Parcells) and was rumored to have been a candidate for the head coaching job at the University of Nebraska (circa 2003). In 2005, he implemented the 3-4 defense favored by head coach Bill Parcells, although Zimmer had no prior experience with it.

Mike Zimmer Net Worth

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

In high school, Zimmer was a successful multi-sport athlete who earned all- conference honors in football (1972–73), baseball, and wrestling at Lockport Township High School in Lockport, Illinois. He enrolled at Illinois State University, majoring in physical education. He played quarterback in 1974, but he redshirted the following year and moved to linebacker in 1976 after breaking his thumb. A neck injury prematurely ended his playing career that same year. His college teammates were positively influenced by his constantly “up” attitude, especially during hot August pre-season double workouts. He backed up quarterback Bob Lopez in 1974, who later went on to set many of Illinois State’s passing records.

Zimmer’s first coaching job was as a part-time defensive assistant at the University of Missouri from 1979–1980. He then coached at Weber State College from 1981–1988, serving as the inside linebackers coach from 1981–84, the defensive backs coach from 1985–88, and the defensive coordinator from 1983–88. From 1989–1993, Zimmer served as the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Washington State Cougars. In 1993, the Cougars defense ranked eighth in the nation in total defense and second in rushing defense.

Zimmer was named the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals on January 15, 2008. In 2009, Zimmer earned NFL Assistant Coach of the Year honors from Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers and from CBSSports.com, after guiding the Bengals to the 4th ranked defense in the league. In 2011, the Bengals finished with the 7th ranked defense in total yards and 9th ranked defense in points allowed.

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Who is Mike Zimmer Dating?

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In 2015, Zimmer improved on his 2014 record by ending the season with a record of 11–5 and winning the NFC North, ending Green Bay’s streak of four consecutive division titles and giving the Vikings their first since 2009. At TCF Bank Stadium, the Vikings lost the wild-card playoff round to the Seattle Seahawks 10–9 while playing in subzero temperatures and the third-coldest game in NFL history.

Facts & Trivia

Mike Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mike Zimmer celebrates birthday on June 5 of every year.

On July 28, 2016, Zimmer signed a contract extension with the Vikings. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Who is Zimmer's wife?

Vikki Zimmer

Are Mike and Adam Zimmer related?

Adam Zimmer (born January 13, 1984) is an American football coach. He has been an assistant defensive backs coach for the Cincinnati Bengals and assistant linebackers’ coach for the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints. Zimmer is the son of former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer.

Does Mike Zimmer have a glass eye?

“ It’s a cataract ; it’s not a big deal. But they went in first and they zapped the retina to make sure it stayed in place so I didn’t have the same issue as I had with my other one. But I see 20/15 out of it now.” Vision in Zimmer’s right eye varies; he estimates it at 20/50.

Is Mike Zimmer a good head coach?

For the most part, he has been a good coach for the Vikings , and he deserves positive recognition. These past two years have been underwhelming, to say the least. Currently, the Vikings have the 31st ranked defense in terms of yards allowed per game. They’re 25th in points allowed per game.

Did Mike Zimmer's wife pass away?

Vikki Zimmer was the wife of Mike Zimmer. Vikki died of natural causes at her home in 2009. She was 50 years old at the time of her death. Very tragic, sad news out of Bengals camp.