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David Donald Shula Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on February 24, 2026: By Antony Gachie

David Donald Shula is an American coach known for working as a head coach at Cincinnati Bengals.

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Breakthrough:Became one of the youngest head coaches in NFL history when hired by the Bengals in 1992

10 Quick Facts About David Donald Shula

  • Full Name: David Donald Shula
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Sports professional
  • Known For: Parent of Don Shula
  • Date of Birth: May 28, 1959
  • Age: 67 years old
  • Place of Birth: Lexington, Kentucky
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Leslie Shula
  • Popular As: Dave Shula
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David Donald Shula Age

David Donald Shula is about 67 years old as of 2026. David Donald Shula was born in 1959.

David Donald Shula Height

David Donald Shula stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches. This is approximately 180 cm.

David Donald Shula Weight

David Donald Shula weighs around 84 kilograms. This is approximately 185 lbs.

Education

He attended Dartmouth College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.

  • Dartmouth College
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree

Career & Work

David Donald Shula's career includes professional roles with Dartmouth College and Cincinnati Bengals.

Organization: Dartmouth College
Role: Wide Receivers Coach
Period: 2018–Present
Organization: Cincinnati Bengals
Role: Head Coach
Period: 1992–1996

Rise to Fame

David Donald Shula gained public attention through one of the youngest head coaches in NFL history when hired by the Bengals.

David Donald Shula Family & Relationships

David Donald Shula is married to Leslie Shula. He has 3 children, including Dan Shula and Chris Shula.

  • Father: Don Shula
  • Mother: Dorothy Shula
  • Siblings:
    • Mike Shula
  • Children:
    • Dan Shula
    • Chris Shula
    • Matt Shula

Lesser Known Facts

  • Spent over 20 years in the restaurant industry as an executive for Shula's Steakhouses.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: David Donald Shula
  • Popular As: Dave Shula
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Sports Professional
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: May 28, 1959
  • Age: 67
  • Birthday: May 28
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Place of Birth: Lexington, Kentucky

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 11 in
  • Weight: 84 kg
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Don Shula
  • Mother: Dorothy Shula
  • Siblings: Mike Shula
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Leslie Shula

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $57,000–$822,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $109,000–$15,299,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Sporting contracts and related professional work

Related Biographies

  • Don Shula (Parent • Father)
  • Mike Shula (Sibling • Brother)

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