How much is Don Meredith worth?
Net Worth: | $3 Million |
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Profession: | Professional Football Quarterback |
Date of Birth: | April 10, 1938 |
Country: | United States of America |
Height: | 1.9 m |
About Don Meredith
Joseph “Dandy” Don Meredith was an American football quarterback, sportscaster, and actor who died on December 5, 2010. He was born on April 10, 1938. He played with the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys from 1960 through 1968 for all nine of his professional seasons (NFL). Every year of his last three seasons as a player, he was selected for the Pro Bowl.
Meredith was born in Mount Vernon, Texas, a city that is roughly 100 miles east of Dallas. He went to Mount Vernon High School in his hometown, where he played basketball and football, was a star in the school plays, and received the second-best grade in his class.
- Born: April 10, 1938 – Mount Vernon, Texas
- Drafted: In the third round of the 1960 NFL Selection, the Chicago Bears selected Don Meredith. Later, his rights were traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for future draft picks.
- Years Played: 1960-1968
- Position Played: Quarterback
- Played For: Dallas Cowboys
- Alma Mater: Southern Methodist University
- Nickname: Dandy Don
- Uniform Number: 17
- Best Season: In 1966, when he was awarded NFL Player of the Year, Don Meredith had his best season. He ran with the ball for an additional 242 yards and five touchdowns, giving him a total of 2,805 passing yards and 24 touchdowns.
- College Highlights: Two-Time All-American Selection
NFL Career Totals:
- Passing – Completed 1,170 of 2,308 Passes for 17,199 yards and 135 Touchdowns
- Rushing – 242 carries for 1,216 Yards and 15 Touchdowns.
NFL Highlights:
- Two-Time Pro Bowl Selection
- NFL Player of the Year (1966)
- Played in consecutive NFL Championship games (1966-67)
- Three Straight Division Titles
- Set a franchise record for the longest pass completion (95 yards -Nov. 11, 1966)
- Added to the Dallas Cowboys Ring of honor (1976)
- One of Monday Night Football’s original broadcasters (1970-73, 77-83)