Mike Shanahan Biography

Mike Shanahan is an American Former Football Coach widely known for being the head coach of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL), for 13 years from 1995 to 2008. He served as an NFL head coach San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Raiders, and Washington Redskins. He led the Broncos team to two consecutive Super Bowl victories in XXXII and XXXIII.

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Name: Mike Shanahan

Age: 72 Years Old
Birthday: August 24
Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Nationality: 84 kg
Occupation: Football Coach

Marital Status: Married
Salary: Not Available
Net worth: $40 million

Mike Shanahan Age

Mike is 72 Years Old, he was born on 24 August 1952, in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 24 August every year and his birth sign is Virgo.

Mike Shanahan Height

Mike stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches.

Mike Shanahan Weight

Shanahan Weighs 84 kg.

Early Life and Education

Shanahan played high school football at East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Illinois, as a wishbone quarterback under coach Jack Leese in 1968 and 1969. He set a single-game rushing record of 260 yards on 15 carries, which stood until 1976. He graduated in 1970.

While at Eastern Illinois University, he played quarterback and joined Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. In 1972, a severe hit during practice ruptured one of his kidneys, causing his heart to stop for thirty seconds. He survived after receiving the last rites from a priest.

Rise to Fame

Mike is known for his contribution in the sports industry more so football. He is currently an offensive consultant for the New York Jets. He’s best known for his fourteen-year tenure as head coach of the Denver Broncos from 1995 to 2008. During this time, he led the team to two consecutive Super Bowl victories in XXXII and XXXIII, marking the first championships in team history and the seventh consecutive Super Bowl win in NFL history.

Shanahan’s coaching career spans twenty seasons, including time with the Los Angeles Raiders and Washington Redskins. He is the father of San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Mike Shanahan Family

Mike was born and raised by his parents in Oak Park. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Shanahan’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Mike Shanahan Wife

Shanahan is currently married to his wife Peggy Shanahan. They are blessed with two children a son named Kyle, and a daughter named Krystal. His son Kyle is the current San Francisco 49ers’ head coach.

Mike Shanahan Son

Shanahan is the father of Kyle Michael Shanahan, the American football coach, who is the current head coach of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Previously, Kyle served as the offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons, whose offense led the league in points scored in 2016 and helped the team reach the Super Bowl.

Mike Shanahan Net Worth

Mike has an estimated net worth of $40 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Football Coach. Through his various sources of income, Shanahan has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Mike Shanahan Past Teams Coached

Los Angeles Raiders (1988-1989)

San Francisco 49ers (1992-1994)
Denver Broncos (1995-2008)
Washington Redskins (2010-2013)

Mike Shanahan Book

In the book Think Like a Champion, Mike Shanahan opens his playbook to show the X’s and O’s of winning, a detailed game plan to help you storm the field with foolproof strategies, confidence, and the indomitable will to win.

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