Randy Gradishar
- January 5, 2024
- Football Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Randy Gradishar |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 3, 1952(1952-03-03) |
| Age | 72 |
| Birthplace | Warren |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Ohio |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Randy Gradishar Biography
| Name | Randy Gradishar |
| Birthday | Mar 3 |
| Birth Year | 1952 |
| Place Of Birth | Warren |
| Home Town | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Children(s) | Paige Gradishar |
Randy Gradishar is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on March 3, 1952 in Warren, Ohio, United States. A former NFL linebacker, he was also a part of the “Orange Crush,” defense of the Broncos in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a 7-time Pro Bowler, 5-time First- team All Pro, and is considered to be the greatest, though perhaps under- appreciated, player at his position.
He was a teammate with He and two-time Heisman Trophy-winner Archie Griffin were teammates at Ohio State. , a two-time Heisman Trophy winner, at Ohio State.
Gradishar is a 1970 graduate of Champion High School, Champion, Ohio. During his high school career, Randy lettered all three years in both football and basketball. As a high school football player, Randy received honors including All-League, All-County, and the Star Helmet Award.
Gradishar, who graduated with a degree in Distributive Education, was a three- year starter with the Ohio State University from 1971 to 1973. Former Ohio State head coach Woody Hayes called Gradishar “the best linebacker I ever coached”. He made 134 tackles in his senior year, 60 of them solo, to lead the team.
He was born in Warren Ohio, and is currently in the university’s hall-of-fame.
Randy Gradishar Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Randy Gradishar is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Randy Gradishar 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He attended Ohio State University where he was a player for the legendary coach He attended Ohio State University, where he played for legendary coach Woody Hayes and came sixth in Heisman Trophy voting as a senior. He was the 14th overall pick in 1974.. He also won the Heisman Trophy voting as an senior. In 1974, he was the 14th overall selection.
He is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame as well as the Denver Broncos Ring of Honor. He was the 1978 NFL Defensive Play of the Year.
Randy Charles Gradishar (born March 3, 1952) is a retired American football linebacker who played in the 1970s and 1980s. A native of Ohio, Gradishar was a two-time consensus All-American for the Ohio State Buckeyes, before playing ten seasons for the NFL’s Denver Broncos, where he was the centerpiece of the “Orange Crush Defense”.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Randy Gradishar height 6 ft 3 in Randy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Randy Gradishar Dating?
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Gradishar became nationally known in a 1975 Monday Night Football game versus the Green Bay Packers in which he picked off a pass and returned it for a game-sealing victory while also recording a sack, two tackles for loss and knocked down two passes and recorded six solo tackles.
Facts & Trivia
Randy Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Randy Gradishar celebrates birthday on March 3 of every year.
In 1976 the Broncos switched to a 3–4 defense in which Gradishar moved from middle linebacker to inside linebacker, where he stayed the remainder of his career. The switch to the 3–4 defense gave Gradishar responsibilities relative to rush-lane discipline and pass coverage that are beyond those of a middle linebacker in the 4–3 defense. In addition to leading the Broncos in tackles for the second straight year, Gradishar led all NFL linebackers in sacks, with seven. He was voted second-team All-AFC by United Press International.
Did Randy Gradishar make the Hall of Fame?
Gradishar was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Broncos’ Ring of Fame in 1989.
When did Randy Gradishar retire?
1983
How old is Randy Gradishar?
70 years (March 3, 1952)
Where did Randy Gradishar go to college?
The Ohio State University
How tall is Randy Gradishar?
6′ 3″