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Gabriel Rivera was born on 7 April, 1961 in Crystal City, Texas, U.S., is an American football player (1961–2018). Discover Gabriel Rivera'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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Age 57 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 7 April, 1961
Birthday 7 April
Birthplace Crystal City, Texas, U.S.
Date of death 16 July, 2018
Died Place San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Gabriel Rivera Height, Weight & Measurements

At 57 years old, Gabriel Rivera height is 188 cm .

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Height 188 cm
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Who Is Gabriel Rivera's Wife?

His wife is Kimberly Covington (m. 1983–1986), Nancy Rivera (m. ?–2018)

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Wife Kimberly Covington (m. 1983–1986), Nancy Rivera (m. ?–2018)
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Gabriel Rivera Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gabriel Rivera worth at the age of 57 years old? Gabriel Rivera’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Gabriel Rivera's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Timeline

1961

Gabriel Rivera (April 7, 1961 – July 16, 2018), nicknamed "Señor Sack", was an American football nose tackle in the National Football League (NFL).

1979

Rivera attended Texas Tech University, and played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team from 1979 to 1982.

At 6'3" and 230 pounds, he was recruited as a tight end and linebacker before growing to between 270 and 300 pounds. Despite his weight, Rivera was able to complete a 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds as a noseguard. While at Texas Tech, he earned the nickname "Señor Sack".

Rivera finished his four-year career at Texas Tech with 321 tackles, 34 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, 11 pass deflections, and 6 fumble recoveries.

1980

In 1980, Rivera earned honorable-mention All-American honors as a sophomore.

1982

Rivera played college football for Texas Tech where he earned consensus All-American honors in 1982.

His 1982 total of 105 tackles still holds the school record for most tackles by a defensive tackle.

Rivera garnered significant national attention following a 10–3 loss against the #1 ranked 1982 Washington Huskies football team, in which he logged 10 tackles, 4 pass deflections, 4 quarterback pressures, and a sack.

In 1982, he was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American as a senior defensive tackle.

Additionally, Rivera was named the Southwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year, and would later be named to the Southwest Conference All-Decade team.

He appeared in the 1982 Bob Hope Christmas Show and was introduced as an All American Defensive Lineman.

1983

Rivera was a first-round pick in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Rivera in the first round (21st pick overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft.

Rivera's selection was notable because the Steelers decided to pass on hometown hero and University of Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino as heir apparent to Terry Bradshaw.

Instead, head coach Chuck Noll chose to rebuild from the defensive side as the team had done a decade earlier with "Mean" Joe Greene.

Rivera was considered to be one of the fastest defensive linemen coming out of college.

As the 1983 season progressed, Rivera slowly began to come on, getting two sacks in his first six games played.

But on October 20, 1983, Rivera was paralyzed in a car wreck.

Driving while drunk, he crossed into another lane and collided with another vehicle.

The then 22-year-old was treated for head, neck, chest and abdominal injuries, as well as significant memory loss.

The crash occurred at 9:00 p.m. in Ross Township, a northern suburb of Pittsburgh.

At the time, Rivera was married to Kimberly Covington; they had son Timothy Rivera three weeks later, in November.

Rivera had three wives, Kimberly, whom he met at Texas Tech; Carmen, whom he met during physical therapy; and Nancy, whom he met at the zoo.

2012

He was named to the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame in May 2012.

2014

He was named as the fourth member of Texas Tech's Ring of Honor on July 2, 2014, and had his name inscribed on Jones AT&T Stadium along with fellow College Football Hall of Fame members Donny Anderson, Dave Parks and E. J. Holub.

2018

He died on July 16, 2018, from complications related to a perforated bowel.