Tedy Bruschi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tedy Bruschi
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 9, 1973(1973-06-09)
Age	51
Birthplace	San Francisco
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Gemini

Tedy Bruschi Biography

Tedy Bruschi is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on June 9, 1973 in San Francisco, California, United States. Linebacker who played the entirety of his 13 years playing for the New England Patriots winning 3 Super Bowl titles and being selected for play in the 2004 Pro Bowl. He was a ESPN analyst following his retirement.

He was instrumental in securing the defense as He helped anchor the defense while Tom Brady ran the offense for the dominant New England Patriots in the early 2000s. ran the offense for the powerful New England Patriots in the early 2000s.

In 1991, he missed the first three games of the season due to a pinched nerve in his neck. He returned and started two games as a true freshman, but suffered a broken left thumb and was redshirted. In 1992, he played strongside outside linebacker prior to his transition to the defensive line in 1993 and started just one of 12 games and still managed to post 4.5 sacks for the season. In 1993, he earned second-team All-America honors after setting a school record with 19 sacks as a sophomore, received first-team All-Pac-10 honors, and was named the Wildcats’ most valuable player. His 27.5 tackles for losses and 19 sacks in 1993 were each career highs. In 1994, he was one of four finalists for the Lombardi Award and again was a first-team All-Pac-10 selection. He totaled 39 tackles, including 10 sacks and 15 tackles for losses. In 1995, he totaled 60 tackles (48 solos), including 18.5 sacks and 22.5 tackles for losses. Bruschi was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013.

Bruschi attended the University of Arizona, where he played for the Arizona Wildcats football team from 1991 to 1995. In his four-year college career, he compiled 185 total tackles (137 solos), with 74 tackles for losses, six fumbles and recovered five others and tied the NCAA Division I-A sack record with 52 sacks. He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American in 1994 and 1995, and won the 1995 Morris Trophy as the Pacific-10 Conference’s best defensive lineman.

He got married to Heidi Bomberger in June of 1997, after they had met as players in Arizona’s University of Arizona.

Tedy Bruschi Net Worth

Tedy Bruschi is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tedy Bruschi 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a star athlete in basketball, soccer as well as a shot-putter, at Roseville High School located in California.

He was awarded his Ed Block Courage Award twice He was also able to return to the NFL following a minor stroke.

Tedy Lacap Bruschi (/ˈ b r uː s k i / ; born June 9, 1973) is a former professional American football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. He played college football for the University of Arizona, and was a two-time consensus All-American. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft, and played his entire professional career with the Patriots. Bruschi won three Super Bowls and was a two-time All-Pro selection.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tedy Bruschi Dating?

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In 2002 Bruschi was voted a defensive captain for the season by his teammates. He ranked seventh on the team with 65 tackles (45 solos) despite missing five games due to injury. He returned two interceptions for touchdowns (at Oakland, November 17, and at Detroit, November 28), the seventh time a Patriot interceptor has reached the end zone twice in a single season and the first time a linebacker has accomplished the feat. In 2003 he started all 16 games at inside linebacker as one of four defensive players to start all 16 games and he was voted a defensive captain for the season by his teammates. He ranked second on the team with 137 tackles (87 solo) and finished third on the team with 16 pass defenses. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week in Weeks Two and 14. In the 2004 regular season, Bruschi finished second on the team with 122 tackles (84 solo) and tied for second on the team with three interceptions. His solid play continued in the playoffs, where he finished second on the squad with 23 tackles (18 solo) and added a sack, an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. Bruschi was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week three times in 2004: Weeks 4 and 17 and in the Divisional Playoffs, when he forced a fumble and recovered two fumbles as the Patriots defense held the highly regarded Colts offense to just three points.

Facts & Trivia

Tedy Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tedy Bruschi celebrates birthday on June 9 of every year.

On October 16, 2005, the Patriots announced that Bruschi had been medically cleared to resume playing football; he rejoined the team on the practice field three days later. The Patriots officially activated him on October 29, and he played the following night against the Buffalo Bills; ESPN’s broadcast of the game had several features and interviews on Bruschi’s return. Following the game, Bruschi was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Bruschi played most of the remaining games that season, except for the final regular season game against Miami and the first playoff game against Jacksonville. Bruschi was named the 2005 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, an honor he shared with Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith.

What caused Tedy Bruschi second stroke?

An echocardiogram revealed that Bruschi—like 25–30 percent of the population—had what is called a patent foramen ovale , a hole in the heart that allows blood to pass between the atria, or upper chambers of the heart. In Bruschi’s case, this hole contributed to his stroke.

Is Tedy Bruschi Native American?

His paternal grandparents were from Bedonia in Italy (specifically, the frazione of Bruschi di Sopra), while his mother is of Filipino ancestry. He attended Roseville High School in Roseville, California, where he lettered in high school football, wrestling and track and field (shot put).

Why did Tedy Bruschi retire?

Smiling and never expressing regrets or shedding a tear, the longtime leader of the Patriots defense had a simple explanation for retiring now. Bruschi, who had missed much of training camp and one preseason game with an undisclosed injury, said he was simply too old and found his “body doesn’t heal as quickly.”

What kind of stroke did Tedy Bruschi have?

Bruschi suffered an ischemic stroke , which is attributed to a blockage in one of the arteries feeding the brain. Because of the delay in treatment, he was not eligible for the administration of clot busters, which are medications that can stop a stroke or lessen its impact.

How old is Tedy Bruschi?

48 years (June 9, 1973)