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Richard Dent was born on 13 December, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., is an American football player and coach (born 1960). Discover Richard Dent'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 63 years old?
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63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
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13 December, 1960 |
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13 December |
| Birthplace |
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 63 years old group.
Richard Dent Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Richard Dent height is 6′ 5″ .
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6′ 5″ |
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Who Is Richard Dent's Wife?
His wife is Leslie Dent
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Leslie Dent |
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Richard Dent Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Richard Dent worth at the age of 63 years old? Richard Dent’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Richard Dent's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Richard Lamar Dent (born December 13, 1960) is an American former football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Chicago Bears.
He was the MVP of the Super Bowl XX.
He was part of the core of great players who made the Bears' defenses of the 1980s legendary.
After playing four years at Tennessee State University and graduating in 1983, Dent was drafted in the eighth round by the Bears, with the 203rd overall pick in the 1983 NFL draft.
At 6 ft 5 in, 265 lb, Dent was a great pass rusher who beat offensive tackles with his speed and thrived in defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan's aggressive 46 defense.
He had 124.5 sacks during his first stint with the Bears, from 1983 to 1993.
At the time of his retirement, his 137.5 sacks ranked him third in NFL history behind Reggie White and Bruce Smith.
Between 1984 and 1985, Dent recorded 34.5 sacks while recording a then team-record 17.5 sacks in the former season.
When the Bears went on to defeat the New England Patriots in a 46–10 landslide in Super Bowl XX, Dent was selected as the game's MVP.
During the game, he had 1.5 sacks, forced two fumbles, and blocked a pass.
Dent made a mere $90,000 in base salary for his efforts in 1985 ($ in dollars).
He was a featured soloist of the "Shuffling Crew" in the video, the "Super Bowl Shuffle" in 1985.
During Super Bowl XLIV, Dent joined other members of the 1985 Chicago Bears in resurrecting the "Super Bowl Shuffle" in a Boost Mobile commercial.
Dent would remain with the team until the end of the 1993 season, after the Bears had won just one playoff game since their loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 1988 NFC Championship Game, and head coach Mike Ditka had been replaced by Dave Wannstedt.
Dent won another Super Bowl ring after spending the 1994 season under contract with the 49ers, though he spent almost the whole year injured.
Injuries would continue to hamper Dent after his return to Chicago in 1995.
He would spend 1996 and 1997 with the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively, playing the so-called designated pass rusher for them.
Dent retired after the 1997 season.
His lifetime statistics included 137.5 sacks and eight interceptions; he returned these picks for 89 yards and one touchdown.
He also recovered 13 fumbles, returning them for 56 yards and one touchdown.
Dent was nominated numerous times for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and in 2005–2009 he was among the top 15 finalists in the selection process.
In addition to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dent was also inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and the Black College Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
According to a DNA analysis, he descended mainly from Mende people of Sierra Leone and Balanta people of Guinea Bissau.
Richard lives in Chicago and has four children: Mary, Sarah, R.J., and Shiloh.
His son R.J. is a football player who played WR at Stevenson High School, and now plays at Miami University Ohio.
He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
After several years of unsuccessful nominations, he was finally selected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on February 5, 2011.
His induction speech was notable for omitting any mention of both Ditka and Ryan.
Since his retirement Dent has had a difficult relationship with Ditka because he publicly blamed Ditka for the Bears' inability to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
In a 2012 interview on WSCR, Dent argued that the Bears would have won at least three Super Bowls if they had been able to find any consistency at quarterback.
