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My Take
Wide receiver is a position built on trust, and Michael Irvin earned it on every snap. From Fort Lauderdale through the Miami Hurricanes to twelve seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, he played with a swagger that would have rung hollow if the production hadn't backed it up, and it always did, all the way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. What interests me most is the second career: the same charisma that lit up stadiums now fuels his work as a commentator. Some athletes fade when the cleats come off. Irvin simply changed arenas, and the playmaker instinct clearly traveled with him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Irvin
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・アーヴィン
- Reading
- まいける・あーゔぃん
- Born
- March 5, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- American football player / actor
2. Background
- High school
- St. Thomas Aquinas High School
- University
- University of Miami
Awards & achievements
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Irvin born?
Born March 5, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Michael Irvin from?
Michael Irvin is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
What does Michael Irvin do?
Michael Irvin works as American football player, actor.
How tall is Michael Irvin?
Michael Irvin is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.