Age, Biography and Wiki
Mike Whitmarsh (Michael John Whitmarsh) was born on 18 May, 1962 in San Diego, California, U.S., is an American volleyball and basketball player. Discover Mike Whitmarsh'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 46 years old?
| Popular As |
Michael John Whitmarsh |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
18 May 1962 |
| Birthday |
18 May |
| Birthplace |
San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Date of death |
17 February, 2009 |
| Died Place |
Solana Beach, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Mike Whitmarsh Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Mike Whitmarsh height is 6ft 7in .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6ft 7in |
| 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 |
Not Available |
Mike Whitmarsh Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mike Whitmarsh worth at the age of 46 years old? Mike Whitmarsh’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Mike Whitmarsh'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 |
Mike Whitmarsh Social Network
Timeline
Michael John Whitmarsh (May 18, 1962 – February 17, 2009) was an American male volleyball and basketball player.
As a senior in 1983–84, he averaged 18.8 points and 7.3 rebounds and led the Toreros to an 18–10 record and the 1984 NCAA tournament.
In the final game of the regular season against Saint Mary's, he had 24 points and six rebounds in a 68–59 win to clinch the Torreros' first-ever WCAC title.
He was named All-WCAC again, and was runner-up to John Stockton in the voting for the WCAC Player of the Year.
He was a two-time all-conference player in the West Coast Athletic Conference (WCAC), known now as the West Coast Conference, and led San Diego to their first-ever conference title in 1984.
He played professional basketball for three years in Europe before turning to volleyball.
Whitmarsh was born in San Diego.
He played basketball at Monte Vista High in Spring Valley, California and later Grossmont College in El Cajon.
He did not take academics seriously as a freshman at Grossmont.
Whitmarsh did not think that he had a chance to get an athletic scholarship until Toreros coach Jim Brovelli showed interest in him.
Lacking the units to be admitted into the University of San Diego (USD), Whitmash committed himself to studying.
The 6 ft Whitmarsh played college basketball at USD.
He started all 24 games as a junior, averaging 15.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game and earning all-conference honors in the WCAC.
Whitmarsh was drafted by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers in the fifth round in 1984.
He also narrowly missed making the roster of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and played professionally in Germany for three years before abandoning basketball in favor of beach volleyball.
Transitioning from the indoor hard court to the soft sand of beach volleyball (which is often played under hot and humid conditions) was not easy, and he developed a reputation for cramping late in tournaments.
Whitmarsh quickly adapted to the beach with his powerful blocks at the net and won over the fans.
In 1990, he was selected as Rookie of the Year by the AVP.
He won the silver medal in the men's inaugural beach volleyball tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, partnering with Mike Dodd.
Throughout his volleyball career, Whitmarsh earned over $1.6 million as well as 28 tournament wins.
Whitmarsh played college basketball for the San Diego Toreros.
In 2001, he was ranked number 1 in the AVP.
In 2002, he was named the Best Blocker by the AVP.
He retired from beach volleyball in 2004.
Whitmarsh was in the midst of a divorce from his wife Cindy and was found dead in a friend's garage on Wednesday, February 17, 2009, leaving behind two young daughters.
According to the San Diego County medical examiner, he died of suicide from inhalation of carbon monoxide from automobile exhaust.
