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- Born: March 5, 1966
- Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Nickname: The Playmaker
- College: Miami, FL
- Member of 1987 National Championship Team
- 1988 Draft: 11th overall, Dallas
- Member of three Super Bowl Championship teams
- Played in five Pro Bowls
- 1992 Pro-Bowl MVP
- 1996 Pleaded no contest to cocaine possession charges
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Michael Irvin was a three-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver with the Dallas Cowboys. In 2007, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Irvin is set to host a reality television show on the Spike TV network in which 12 amateur football players will be competing for a chance to join the Dallas Cowboys training camp in July of 2009.ESPN.com: Hall of Famer Delves into Reality TV
Career Highlights
Michael Irvin was drafted in the first round by the Dallas Cowboys in 1988. He became the first rookie in Cowboy's history to start a game as a receiver. He became an integral part of the new offensive team during the 1980s, along side such memorable players as Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith. Over an eight year period, Irvin amassed over 10,000 yards receiving.Timeline
- 1984: Attends the University of Miami, FL
- 1987: Helps the Hurricanes win the National Championship
- 1988: Drafted 11th overall by Dallas Cowboys in the NFL draft
- 1991: Selected to first of five consecutive Pro Bowl appearances
- 1993: Helps lead Dallas to win in Super Bowl XXVII
- 1994: Helps lead Dallas to win in Super Bowl XXVIII
- 1996: Helps lead Dallas to win in Super Bowl XXX
- 1996: Arrested on charges of of cocaine - he would plead no contest
- 1999: Suffers career-ending neck injury
- 2001: Joins the cast of FOX Sports Cable Network's The Best Damn Sports Show Period
- 2003: Joins ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown
- 2005: Acted in the film The Longest Yard
- 2005: Was arrested for drug possession but charges would later be dropped
- 2007: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Michael Irvin Questions
In Lost Season four, Michael can not die. Weapons malfunction around Michael and he recovers from any injury? 1 AnswerBecause the island isn't done with him. Remember when he tries to kill himself in the alley and suddenly Tom appears? Tom tells him to go ahead and try, but h... read more
Are Michael Lombardi and Vince Lombardi related? 1 AnswerIf they are related it is not a direct relation as Vince's kids are named Vince Jr. and Susan.And Michael doesn't mention any relation his website read more
How did Michael Jackson impact music? 1 AnswerHe was popular all over the world. Most of the people here in India, remembered him today hearing about his death and mourned. I have studied an interesting inf... read more -
Michael Irvin Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Miami Hurricanes
- Mahalo's Guide to the Dallas Cowboys
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 207
- Years Pro: 13



