Steve Tasker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Steve Tasker
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1962(1962-04-10)
Age	62
Birthplace	Smith Center
Country	United States
Birth City	Kansas
Horoscope	Aries

Steve Tasker Biography

Steve Tasker is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on April 10, 1962 in Smith Center, Kansas, United States. Former wide receiver of The Buffalo Bills, later became a sportscaster at CBS Sports.

The nickname was coined for him Steve A-Tisker A Tasker, by the radio host He was given the nickname Steve A-Tisker, A Tasker by broadcaster Chris Berman..

Tasker was selected in the ninth round (226th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers where he played for two seasons. He was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills on November 8, 1986.

Tasker played in seven Pro Bowls (1987 and 1990–1995) and became the only special teamer ever to be named the game’s MVP in 1993.

He was married to Sarah Tasker in 1989.

Steve Tasker Net Worth

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

He played for Northwestern where he was named the MVP of the Big Ten Conference Tournament.

Many believe him to be the best special players in NFL time, even though he was not recognized as a member of the Hall of Fame.

Steven Jay Tasker (born April 10, 1962) is an American sports reporter, locally in Western New York on the MSG Western New York cable TV station, and on WGR Radio and formerly for CBS Sports. He is a former football player who was a wide receiver and gunner in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the ninth round (226th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers. He played college football at Northwestern. He began his college career at Dodge City Community College. Tasker played most of his pro career with the Buffalo Bills, and was voted by Bills fans to the team’s 50th season All-time Team. In 2008, the NFL Network show NFL Top 10 ranked Tasker the ninth best former player not enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He has several times been a nominee for the Hall, and was a semi-finalist as recently as 2020, but has not been elected as of 2020.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Steve Tasker height 5 ft 9 in Steve weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Steve Tasker Dating?

According to our records, Steve Tasker married to Sarah Tasker. As of December 1, 2023, Steve Tasker’s is not dating anyone.

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Tasker was a color commentator for CBS football telecasts with Andrew Catalon (play-by-play) and Steve Beuerlein (the other color commentator) starting in

2014. CBS did not renew his contract at the end of the 2018 season. He also does color commentary for the local broadcasts of Bills pre-season games, teaming with either his former broadcast partner Andrew Catalon or Rob Stone. He is also the spokesperson for the West Herr Auto Group. Tasker was on the sidelines with Jim Nantz and Phil Simms during the playoffs until 2013. He also worked with Don Criqui (Criqui, himself a Buffalo native, and Tasker were assigned to the majority of Bills games from 1999 to 2005) and was best known working with Gus Johnson in 1998, week 13 in 1999, week 5 in 2004, and from 2005 to 2010. Johnson left for FOX Sports the following year. He and Johnson called the David Garrard game winning Hail Mary touchdown pass for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ win over the Houston Texans in 2010. CBS dismissed Tasker prior to the 2019 season as they chose not to renew his contract.

Facts & Trivia

Steve Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Steve Tasker celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Steve Tasker

1. Steve Tasker played for the Buffalo Bills from 1986-1997.
2. He was a special teams ace and wide receiver.
3. Tasker was named to seven Pro Bowls.
4. He won the NFL Special Teams Player of the Year award twice.
5. Tasker is widely regarded as one of the greatest special teamers in NFL history.
6. He played in four consecutive Super Bowls with the Bills (1990-1993).
7. Tasker scored eight career touchdowns, all on special teams plays.
8. He retired with 186 receptions for 2,516 yards and 13 touchdowns.
9. In 2008, Tasker was inducted into the Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame.
10. Despite his success, he has yet to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Did Steve Tasker make the Hall of Fame?

In 2008, the NFL Network show NFL Top 10 ranked Tasker the ninth best former player not enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He has several times been a nominee for the Hall, making the semi-finalist list eight times; he has not been inducted as a member as of 2021.

Where does Steve Tasker live now?

“Life was very simple back in Kansas. Play was simple, work was simple, and life was clean.” For fourteen years, Steve and Sarah planned to go back to Kansas to live, but finally decided just this year to make Buffalo their permanent home.

What made Steve Tasker so good?

Tasker was the state’s AAA champion in the 100- and 200-meter dash in his senior year. His blazing speed served him well in his college and pro football careers. It was also during Tasker’s senior year in high school when he decided to pursue a career in radio.

How many punts did Steve Tasker block?

Appearing in 195 regular season and playoff games during his career, he made 204 career special team tackles and seven blocked punts to his credit.

Who is the greatest special teams player of all time?

• 9) Larry Izzo. …
• 8) Billy “White Shoes” Johnson. …
• 7) Morten Andersen. …
• 6) Brian Mitchell. …
• 5) Bill Bates. …
• 4) Steve Tasker. …
• 2) Adam Vinitaeri. …
• 1) Devin Hester. Devin Hester holds the NFL record with 19 touchdowns on returns — 14 on punts and five on kickoffs.