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Troy Polamalu was born on 19 April, 1981 in Garden Grove, California, U.S., is an American football player and executive (born 1981). Discover Troy Polamalu'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 42 years old?
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Garden Grove, California, U.S. |
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United States
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Troy Polamalu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Troy Polamalu height is 1.78 m .
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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.
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Troy Polamalu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Troy Polamalu worth at the age of 42 years old? Troy Polamalu’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Troy Polamalu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Troy Aumua Polamalu (born Troy Benjamin Aumua; April 19, 1981) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 12-year career as a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).
Despite playing in only four games during his senior season due to injury, he was named to the 1998 Super Prep All-Northwest team, Tacoma News Tribune Western 100, and the All-Far West League second team.
As a two-way player, Polamalu rushed for 671 yards with nine touchdowns and had three interceptions.
Polamalu also played high school baseball and basketball, where he received all-state and all-league honors.
Polamalu received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Southern California (USC), and played for the Trojans from 1999 to 2002.
"I believe God named me Troy for a reason", he said (Troy was the ancient capital of the Trojans).
"I was born to come here."
Polamalu began his college career in 1999 as a true freshman, playing backup at safety and linebacker, while also contributing on special teams.
While playing in eight games, he recorded 12 tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles.
Against Louisiana Tech, he showed his effectiveness on special teams, blocking a punt.
His freshman season was cut short when he suffered a concussion at practice.
The injury sidelined him for four games.
Known for his "range, explosiveness, and impact on the field," Polamalu is commonly considered one of the greatest safeties in NFL history, and is credited with playing a key role in the Steelers' success during the 2000s.
Polamalu was born in Garden Grove, California.
His mother is Suila Polamalu.
Polamalu is of American Samoan descent.
He is the youngest of five children.
His father left the family soon after Polamalu was born.
Polamalu spent his early years in Santa Ana, California.
At age eight, Polamalu vacationed in Tenmile, Oregon with his aunt and uncle for three weeks; afterwards, he begged his mother to let him live in Oregon.
Concerned about the negative influences in nearby Los Angeles, Polamalu's mother sent him to Oregon to live with his uncle, aunt, and cousins when he was nine years old.
Polamalu described his uncle, Salu Polamalu, as a disciplinarian who kept him straight.
Polamalu graduated from Douglas High School in Winston, Oregon.
While there, he played high school football.
Following his junior season, Polamalu was named to the All-State first team and was the All-Far West League Offensive Most Valuable Player for Douglas High, which achieved a 9–1 record.
He rushed for 1,040 yards with 22 touchdowns and had 310 receiving yards.
On defense, he made 65 tackles and had eight interceptions.
The 2000 season marked the beginning of Polamalu's career.
He opened his season starting against Penn State, and recorded only two tackles but made an interception for a 43-yard touchdown.
While playing against Colorado, he made five tackles and recovered a fumble that set up a Trojan touchdown.
The next game, he again recorded five tackles and also sacked Oregon State's quarterback.
During a game against Oregon, he ended the game with 13 tackles, two tackles for a loss, and one interception.
Later on, against Stanford, he made 11 tackles in the game.
He set a career-high with 14 tackles against Arizona State and tied that mark against Notre Dame.
This marked his first year starting all 12 games at strong safety and he closed out 2000 with 83 tackles, five tackles-for-loss, one sack, two interceptions, and one touchdown.
Polamalu played college football for the USC Trojans, earning consensus All-American honors in 2002.
He was chosen by the Steelers in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft.
He was a member of two Steelers' Super Bowl championship teams and was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2010, helping them to another Super Bowl appearance.
He was also the head of player relations of the Alliance of American Football.
An eight-time Pro Bowl and six-time All-Pro selection, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame in 2020, his first year of eligibility.