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My Take
Dexter Manley represents a kind of relentless intensity I genuinely admire in football. As a defensive end for the Washington Redskins, his job was simple and brutal, get to the quarterback, and he did it ferociously. What stands out to me is his persistence: when his NFL run ended he kept going in the Canadian Football League rather than walk away. That refusal to quit speaks to real competitive fire. He still posts on X, which tells me he is a man who values having his own voice. A true Texas grinder worth rooting for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dexter Manley
- Name (Japanese)
- デクスター・マンリー
- Reading
- でくすたー・まんりー
- Born
- February 2, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 75 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Jack Yates High School
- University
- Oklahoma State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dexter Manley born?
Born February 2, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Dexter Manley from?
Dexter Manley is from Houston, Texas, United States.
What does Dexter Manley do?
Dexter Manley works as American football player.
How tall is Dexter Manley?
Dexter Manley is 75 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.