Michael Strahan Bio, Early Life, Career, Wife, Wealth, Measurements

Michael Anthony Strahan is a former American professional football player who spent his entire 15-year career with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). In 2001, Strahan set a record for most sacks in a season and helped the Giants win Super Bowl XLII against the New England Patriots in their 2007 final season. He became a media personality after his retirement of the NFL. He won the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame.

MICHAEL STRAHAN: EARLY CHILDHOOD, EDUCATION, FAMILY

Strahan was born on November 21, 1971 in Houston, Texas, United States. He is the youngest of six children, the mother of Louise Strahan, a basketball coach and Gene Willie Strahan, a former Army major and boxer with a 1-1 record against potential heavyweight Ken Norton. He is the nephew of Arthur Strahan, a former professional football player. While Strahan did not continue to play high school football at Westbury High School until his senior year, he played youth football at Mannheim American High School, a United States Department of Defense high school in Kafertal, playing linebacker for the Mannheim Bison in 1985.

MICHAEL STRAHAN: CAREER AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In 1993, the New York Giants recruited Strahan. He appeared through injury in just 6 games and missed both playoff games this season for the Giants. Strahan had a breakthrough season in 1997 after a few featureless seasons, recording 14 sacks. He was voted in his first Pro Bowl and the Associated Press also named him a First Team All-Star. Strahan continued his performance in 1998, racking up 15 sacks and being voted to his second selection, Pro-Bowl and All-Pro.

Strahan was a member of the 2000 Giants. Likewise, he also participates in Super Bowl XXXV. Although coming off of a dominating NFC Championship game, where the Giants defeated the Minnesota Vikings 41–0, the Baltimore Ravens proved too strong for the Giants and they were easily beaten by a score of 34–7 . Michael Strahan and The Giants signed a new deal in 2002. After turning down his first contract offer, he said the team refused to negotiate. In 2002 he accused the front office of not trying to succeed.

Strahan retired from the NFL on June 9, 2008. He told Foxsports.com’s Jay Glazer ‘It’s about time, I’m done’. Strahan played in 200 games over his 15-year career, including 141.5 career sacks, 854 career tackles, 4 career interceptions, 24 forced fumbles and 3 career touchdowns. He is also a seven-time Pro Bowl member.

MICHAEL STRAHAN: PERSONAL LIFE AND WIFE

From 1992 to 1996 he married his first wife, Wanda Hutchins. They have a daughter, Tanita Strahan, and a son, Michael Anthony Strahan, Jr. Strahan married Jean Muggli in 1999 after meeting at a spa. Raised in December 2004, they have twin daughters, Isabella and Sophia. On July 20, 2006, Strahan and Muggli finalized their acrimonious divorce. Judge James B. Convery paid Muggli $15 million in a divorce settlement in January 2007, in addition to monthly spousal support of $18,000. Strahan referenced it. In March 2007, the court ordered the auction of the Montclair, New Jersey mansion and even the splitting of the sale money; the house costs around $3.6 million.

Also, the athlete got engaged to Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife Nicole Mitchell in August 2009 but the two ended their relationship in 2014.
Similarly, Strahan shot a commercial in New York in June 2011, endorsing the adoption of same-sex marriage. Additionally, Strahan has lived on Manhattan’s Upper West Side since at least 2004.

MICHAEL STRAHAN: FORTUNE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

In 2020, Michael Strahan’s net worth was around $75 million. His career as a footballer and TV personality is the source of Michael Strahan’s wealth. He remained with the New York Giants of the NFL for 15 years until his retirement.

Likewise, talking about his social media availability, he is available on Instagram by the name michaelstrahan with 1.2 million followers. Likewise, he is also available on Twitter as michaelstrahan where he has 1.3 million followers.

MICHAEL STRAHAN: BODY MEASUREMENTS

With a height of 1.95 meters and a body weight of 116 kg, the athlete stands tall. Likewise, Michael’s shoe size is 14, (US).