Age, Biography and Wiki
Bennie Blades was born on 3 September, 1966 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., is an American football player (born 1966). Discover Bennie Blades'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 57 years old?
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57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
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3 September, 1966 |
| Birthday |
3 September |
| Birthplace |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 57 years old group.
Bennie Blades Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Bennie Blades height is 6′ 0″ .
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6′ 0″ |
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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.
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H. B. Blades |
Bennie Blades Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bennie Blades worth at the age of 57 years old? Bennie Blades’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Bennie Blades's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Bennie Blades Social Network
Timeline
Horatio Benedict "Bennie" Blades Sr. (born September 3, 1966) is an American former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.
Blades played a big part in the University of Miami's winning the 1987 NCAA National Championship.
Following his graduation from the University of Miami, Blades entered the 1988 NFL Draft and was drafted in the first round with the third overall pick.
He spent ten seasons in the NFL.
He played for the Detroit Lions from 1988 to 1996 and the 1997 season with the Seattle Seahawks, teaming up with his older brother, wide receiver Brian Blades, who also played collegiate football at the University of Miami.
During his time with the Lions, Blades was considered one of the most physical defensive backs in the NFL, even playing as a linebacker in certain passing situations toward the end of his career.
Blades is widely considered to be one of the greatest defensive backs in Lions' history.
The Lions selected Blades with the third overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft, and he went on to earn NFL All-Rookie honors for the 1988 season.
He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1991 - in addition to receiving First-team All-NFL and First-team All-NFC honors.
An underrated professional player, Blades was a key component to the Lions’ defense that helped the team claim two NFC Central titles, and a berth in the 1991 NFC Championship game.
He was a defensive captain for five years in Detroit and his 815 career tackles place him second on the Lions’ all-time list.
Blades' has a blended family of eight children, including three boys: Horatio (H.B.), Jaylen and Tylan, and five girls: Elice, Ashley, Amber, Bianca and Alyssa.
He was the Lions’ Defensive MVP in 1992 and led the team with 78 tackles in 1996.
He had two 100-tackle seasons in is first two seasons in Detroit.
He also won the Jim Thorpe Award in that year and, in 2006, was named to the College Football Hall of Fame for his play with the Miami Hurricanes.
He shares the University of Miami single season interception record with fellow Miami Hurricane Sean Taylor.
During his play at the University of Miami, he and the defensive secondary were nicknamed "Bennie and the Jets," a reference to the song by Elton John, for their speed, power, ability, and stand-out defensive play.
Blades also was known for taunting and intimidating opposing players.
Blades was interviewed about his time at the University of Miami for the documentary The U, which premiered December 12, 2009 on ESPN.
On September 25, 2015, Blades was inducted into GridIron Greats.
