Bill Romanowski Biography
Bill Romanowski born William Thomas Romanowski nicknamed “Romo”, and “RomoCop”, is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos.
Selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 1988 NFL Draft, he spent six seasons each in San Francisco and Denver. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders for two seasons each.
At the time of his retirement, Romanowski won four Super Bowl titles, two each with the 49ers and Broncos, and twice received Pro Bowl honors during his Broncos tenure. He also led a controversial career due to often engaging in unsportsmanlike behavior, which resulted in altercations with opponents and teammates.
Bill Romanowski Age
Bill is 55 years old as of 2021. He was born on 2 April 1966 in Rockville, Vernon, Connecticut, United States. Bill celebrates his birthday every 2nd of April every year.
Bill Romanowski Height and Weight
Bill stands at an average height of 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters) and weighs 245 lbs (111 kilograms). His other body measurements are not available. He has brown eyes and brown hair.
Bill Romanowski Education
He graduated from Rockville High School in 1984 and Boston College in 1988 with academic honors and was a Scanlan Award recipient.
Bill Romanowski Family, Parents, and Siblings
Romanowski was born and raised by his parents in Vernon, Connecticut. Bill is the son of Donna Romanowski, Bill Romanowski. He has not known shared any information about his siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Bill Romanowski Wife and Children
Bill is married to Julie Legrand. The two are blessed with two children Alexandra Romanowski, Dalton Romanowski. Romanowski and his wife were investigated for prescription drug fraud, though the charges were later dropped.
Bill Romanowski Salary
Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Bill Romanowski Net Worth
Bill has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a former American football linebacker. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Bill Romanowski Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Bill Romanowski.
Bill Romanowski Wiki
- Full Names: William Thomas Romanowski
- Popular As: Bill Romanowski
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: former American football linebacker
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Bill Romanowski Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 55 years old as of 2021
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Date of Birth: April 2, 1966
- Place of Birth: Rockville, Connecticut
- Birthday: April 2
Bill Romanowski Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 ft 4 in
- Weight: 111 kg
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Biceps Size: Not Available
- Chest Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Bill Romanowski Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Bill Romanowski
- Mother: Donna Romanowski
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Dating / Wife: Julie Legrand
- Children: Alexandra Romanowski, Dalton Romanowski
Bill Romanowski Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $ 4 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: former American football linebacker
Bill Romanowski Career
NFL career
Romanowski went on to a 16-year career in the NFL, playing for the San Francisco 49ers (1988–1993), Philadelphia Eagles (1994–1995), Denver Broncos (1996–2001), and Oakland Raiders (2002–2003). After his career, he was listed by ESPN as the fifth dirtiest player in professional team sports history.
Romanowski played 243 consecutive games during the 1988-2003 seasons, an NFL record that stood until Chris Gardocki broke it during the 2006 season, finishing his career with 265, (256 regs. season and 9 playoff games). He won 4 Super Bowl Championships and played 5 Super Bowls (Super Bowl XXIII, Super Bowl XXIV, Super Bowl XXXII, Super Bowl XXXIII, and Super Bowl XXXVII).
During his 16-year career, Romanowski compiled 1,105 tackles, 39.5 sacks, 18 forced fumbles, and 18 interceptions, which he returned for a net total of 98 yards and 1 career touchdown. Romanowski was a Pro Bowl selection twice, in 1996 and 1998, both during his tenure with the Denver Broncos.
Altercations
Romanowski was involved in numerous altercations with both teammates and opponents. In 1995, while with the Eagles, he was ejected from a game — and subsequently fined $4,500 — for kicking Arizona Cardinals fullback Larry Centers in the head.
Two more incidents occurred during the 1997 season while he played for the Broncos. In the first, he was fined $20,000 after a helmet-to-helmet hit on then-Carolina Panthers quarterback Kerry Collins in a preseason game resulting in Collins sustaining a broken jaw.
In the second incident, Romanowski spat in the face of 49ers wide receiver J. J. Stokes in a regular-season game played in December on a Monday night in response to Stokes’ taunting.
Two years later, while still with the Broncos, he was fined a total of $42,500 for three illegal hits plus a punch thrown at Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez and was also fined an undisclosed amount for throwing a football at Bryan Cox of the New York Jets, the ball hitting him in the crotch area.
Marcus Williams incident
In 2003, Romanowski attacked and injured one of his teammates, Marcus Williams, during a scrimmage. Williams, a backup tight end for the Oakland Raiders, was forced to retire after Romanowski confronted Williams after a play, ripped off his helmet, and crushed his eye socket with a punch.
Williams sued for damages of $3.4 million, arguing that Romanowski had been suffering from “roid rage” when he attacked him. Williams was awarded $340,000 for lost wages and medical expenses by a jury. Williams was quoted as saying he and his lawyers “just wanted to prove what was right and wrong about football”. Williams’s attorney said he was very pleased with the verdict.
Racism allegations
Romanowski has been accused of being racist at many points during his career and after retirement. Various media critics have pointed to his fines for actions including kicking Larry Centers in the head in 1995, spitting on San Francisco 49er receiver J.J. Stokes in 1997, and ripping Eddie George’s helmet off in 2002, as evidence.
Romanowski called Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton “boy” in a tweet after Newton’s team lost in Super Bowl 50 and Newton conducted a very brief press interview. He later apologized after he was accused of being racist.
Post-NFL career
Romanowski co-authored an autobiography in 2005 titled Romo My Life on the Edge: Living Dreams and Slaying Dragons. The book became a New York Times best-selling book in 2005. It chronicles his childhood, college career, NFL career, living with post-concussion symptoms, nutrition, and recovery techniques used during his NFL playing career.
He was featured on the cover of the Midway Games title Blitz: The League and adds his voice as Bruno Battaglia, a linebacker in the game who wears his 53. He also appears in NCAA Football Series indirectly as LB #53 for the 1984 Boston College Eagles.
In 2006, he founded Nutrition53, a nutritional supplement company. He was also a minority owner of NASCAR’s Swan Racing in 2013; Nutrition53 sponsored the team in 10 races that year.
Football
In 2008, Romanowski was the defensive coordinator for the Piedmont High School (California) Highlanders Freshman Football team, where his son played.
In January 2009, Romanowski threw his name into the search for Mike Shanahan’s replacement as the head coach of the Denver Broncos. Romanowski sent a 30-page PowerPoint presentation to team owner Pat Bowlen but was not considered for the job. The job was ultimately given to Josh McDaniels.
BALCO Scandal
Romanowski and his wife were investigated for prescription drug fraud, though the charges were later dropped. Records seized by the government belonging to the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative, later discovered to be the source of a designer steroid, indicate that he had used the anabolic steroid “The Clear” and synthetic testosterone ointment “The Cream” provided by BALCO since 2003. Romanowski admitted to staying a step ahead of NFL drug testing policies. In an October 16, 2005 appearance on 60 Minutes, Romanowski admitted to using steroids and human growth hormone that he received from Victor Conte, the BALCO owner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bill Romanowski
Who is Bill?
William Thomas Romanowski nicknamed “Romo”, and “RomoCop”, is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos.
How old is Bill?
He was born on 2 April 1966 in Rockville, Vernon, Connecticut, United States.
How tall is Bill?
Bill stands at an average height of 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters) and weighs 245 lbs (111 kilograms).
Is Bill married?
Bill is married to Julie Legrand. The two are blessed with two children Alexandra Romanowski, Dalton Romanowski. Romanowski and his wife were investigated for prescription drug fraud, though the charges were later dropped.
How much is Bill worth?
Bill has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a former American football linebacker. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
How much does Bill make?
Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.
Where does Bill live?
Because of security reasons, Bill has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Bill dead or alive?
Bill is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Bill Now?
To get his latest updates, visit his official social media accounts listed below.
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