Age, Biography and Wiki
Gerald Irons (Gerald Dwayne Irons) was born on 2 May, 1947 in Gary, Indiana, U.S., is an American football player (1947–2021). Discover Gerald Irons's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
| Popular As |
Gerald Dwayne Irons |
| Occupation |
Player |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
2 May 1947 |
| Birthday |
2 May |
| Birthplace |
Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| Date of death |
April 1, 2021 |
| Died Place |
The Woodlands, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 74 years old group.
Gerald Irons Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Gerald Irons height is 6' 2" (1.88 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6' 2" (1.88 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Grant Irons |
Gerald Irons Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gerald Irons worth at the age of 74 years old? Gerald Irons’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Gerald Irons's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Gerald Irons Social Network
Timeline
All five members of The Irons Family were selected and honored by The Woodlands residents as "Original Hometown Heroes" at The Woodlands 25th Year Celebration.
Irons retired after 22 years of service of the CISD School Board, and a school, Gerald D. Irons, Sr. Junior High School, was named in his honor.
Gerald D. Irons Sr. (May 2, 1947 – April 1, 2021) was an American professional football player who played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
His youngest son Grant Irons played for the Oakland Raiders.
Eldest son Gerald, Jr. played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and middle son Jarrett was the fifth junior elected captain for the Michigan Wolverines.
Gerald has been listed among the 100 greatest Cleveland Browns of all time.
Irons earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (formerly Maryland State College).
During his time in college,he was captain of the football team, Student Government Association vice-president, and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and joined Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
In 1984, he was inducted into the UMES Football Hall of Fame.
He earned a master's degree in business administration from The University of Chicago over six off-seasons, while playing professional football as a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders.
He attended Cleveland Marshall College of Law at night, while playing linebacker with the Cleveland Browns for four years.
Cleveland, Ohio Jaycees named him “Man of the Year.”
After ten years in the NFL, he retired from football and moved his family to Texas.
Five years after arriving in Texas, the Osaka Japan Jaycees selected him to represent the United States at its worldwide “Ten Outstanding Young Persons Conference,” held for 10 days in Osaka.
During the conference, he met with the Crown Prince, Crown Princess, and Prime Minister.
The Mayor of Osaka presented him with a gold key to the city of Osaka.
He was fluent in Japanese.
Irons was a past president of the Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees.
He served on the CISD Board for over two decades.
He was a sought-after motivational speaker, a graduate of the Houston FBI Citizens Academy, community board member of Texas Children’s Hospital and Memorial Hermann Hospital.
After retiring from football, Gerald transitioned from the gridiron to the business world.
He worked for 32 years with The Woodlands Development Company, a division of the Howard Hughes Corporation, located in The Woodlands, Texas, a 30,000-acre master planned community.
As the Vice President of Business Development, Gerald led the relocation of hundreds of companies to The Woodlands.
He became Sr. Vice President of Business Development.
He was also on the field during the immaculate reception watching Franco Harris score the game winning touchdown in a huge playoff game.
Irons was married for 50 years to Myrna.
They have raised three sons, all graduates of Conroe ISD high schools.
The school, a feeder school for Oak Ridge High School, opened in August 2012 near Conroe.
Irons was an Elder and Founding Member of Impact Church of The Woodlands.
After a battle with Parkinson's Disease, Gerald D. Irons, Sr., died on April 1, 2021, in The Woodlands, Texas, surrounded by his family.
