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Randy Gradishar Biography

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.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Randy was also academic All-American in 1973. According to scouts Gradishar was a linebacker who went out every day with his hard hat and lunch pail and got the job done. When naming Gradishar All-American Time stated he was the “best Big Ten linebacker in three years” Gradishar is a punishing tackler capable of penetrating any block, and, say the scouts, “he has that great pro quality—the ability to cover somebody else’s mistake.” Before entering the National Football League Gradishar played in the Hula Bowl and the Coaches’ All-American game in 1974.

Randy Gradishar Net Worth

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”.

Against Washington State in 1973 Gradishar made 22 tackles, then the second most in a game in Ohio State history, and still stands as 9th best. His 320 career tackles were the most in school history when Gradishar left Ohio State and now stands as 11th best in team history.

Gradishar was drafted 14th overall in the 1974 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. Gradishar went on to spend 10 seasons with the Denver Broncos franchise. He played along with Tom Jackson as part of the Orange Crush Defense and is considered by some to be the greatest defensive player in Broncos history. Teammate Jim Jensen said Gradishar and Roger Staubach were the two best players he ever took the field with.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Randy Gradishar height 6 ft 3 in Randy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Gradishar was a consensus First-team All-America selection in 1972 and a unanimous First-team selection in 1973. Also in 1973 Gradishar finished sixth in the voting for the Heisman Trophy.

He became a starter midway though his rookie season and was named to his first Pro Bowl after the 1975 season, his third in the NFL. From that season through his last, 1983, the Broncos “Orange Crush” defense allowed the third fewest rushing yards in the NFL, behind only the Steelers “Steel Curtain” defense and the Cowboys’ “Doomsday” defense. Additionally, the Broncos trailed only the Steelers in the fewest yards per rush during that same span. They have been named one of the NFL’s greatest defenses by the BBC and others.

Who is Randy Gradishar Dating?

According to our records, Randy Gradishar is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Randy Gradishar’s is not dating anyone.

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″

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