Mike Shanahan Biography

Mike Shanahan is an American Former Football Coach, who was born and brought up in Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America. He is widely known for being the head coach of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL), for 13 from 1995 to 2008. He served as a NFL head coaches San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Raiders, and Washington Redskins. He led the Broncos team to two consecutive Super Bowl victories in XXXII and XXXIII.

Mike Shanahan Age

Shanahan is 69 years old as of 2021, 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.

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 wide 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 Super Bowl.

Mike Shanahan Net Worth

Mike has an estimated net worth of $40 million dollars as of 2021. 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 a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Mike Shanahan Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mike Shanahan.

Mike Shanahan Wiki

• Full Names: Michael Edward Shanahan
• Popular As: Mike Shanahan
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Football Coach
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Mike Shanahan Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 69 years (2021)
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Date of Birth: 24 August 1952
• Place of Birth: Oak Park, Illinois, United States
• Birthday: 24 August

Mike Shanahan Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
• Weight: 84 kg (184.8 lbs)
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: White
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Mike Shanahan Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Peggy Shanahan
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Sons (Kyle) Daughter(s) (Krystal)

Mike Shanahan Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $40 Million
• Salary: $7 Million
• Source of Income: Football Coach

Mike Shanahan Broncos

Mike Shanahan’s success with the 49ers earned him a head coaching spot once more in 1995, this time back in Denver with the Broncos. He led the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl championships in the 1997 and 1998 seasons, during which time the Broncos set a then-record for victories in two seasons.

The Broncos set the NFL record for victories by going 46–10 over a three-year span between 1996–1998. In 1998, the Broncos won their first 13 games on their way to a 14–2 mark. In the 1998 season, the Broncos set an NFL record for first-quarter points scored in a season as Shanahan always scripted the first 15 offensive plays of the game a leaf he borrowed from Bill Walsh, the West Coast offense guru. Mike Shanahan passed Dan Reeves in 2005, as the winningest coach in franchise history.

Known for a run-heavy variation of the West Coast offense he coached in San Francisco, Shanahan has often found unheralded running backs from later rounds of the annual NFL Draft. He then converts them into league-leading rushers behind offensive lines that are small-but-powerful. Examples of this phenomenon are Terrell Davis, Olandis Gary, Clinton Portis, Mike Anderson, Tatum Bell, and Reuben Droughns, all of whom have had at least one 1,000-yard season in a Denver uniform during Mike Shanahan’s tenure.

With the assistance of writer Adam Schefter in 1999, Shanahan wrote Think Like a Champion, a motivational book about leadership. It was published by Harper Collins. Mike Shanahan cooperated with Stefan Fatsis’s endeavor to spend a year as a Broncos place-kicker in 2006, and much of the resulting book A Few Seconds of Panic (2008) covers Shanahan’s coaching from the player’s point of view.

After Elway’s retirement and Davis’ career-ending injuries, Shanahan went seven years without a playoff win (including three seasons when the Broncos failed to qualify for the postseason), a drought which caused criticism from fans. The playoff drought ended during the 2005–06 postseason when the Broncos defeated the two-time defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs at Invesco Field at Mile High. However, the victory would be Shanahan’s last playoff win as a head coach.

After the 2008 NFL season, Mike Shanahan was fired following a collapse that caused the Broncos to miss the playoffs for a third consecutive year. Although the Broncos held an 8–5 record by Week 14 and would have won the AFC West with one more victory, the team lost their remaining three games and the 8–8 San Diego Chargers won the division on a tiebreaker.

Mike Shanahan 49ers

Shanahan was hired as offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in 1992, under Head Coach George Seifert, capping his rise with a victory in Super Bowl XXIX after the 1994 season. He palced in the Bill Walsh coaching tree during his years under Seifert. While coaching for the 49ers,

Shanahan added to the ongoing feud between him and Raiders owner Al Davis in 1994, when he had then QB Elvis Grbac throw a football at Davis’ head, which missed by a few inches as Davis was able to dodge it just in time, afterward Davis responded with an obscene gesture.

Mike Shanahan Redskins

Mike Shanahan was formally introduced as the Redskins’ 24th full-time head coach on January 5, 2010. As part of the deal, he was also named the vice president of football operations, with the final say on football matters.

Shanahan was one of several coaches who also had the title or powers of general manager, along with New England’s Bill Belichick and others. Mike Shanahan was signed to a five-year, $35 million contract. Bruce Allen was named the team’s general manager Several months earlier. Shanahan and Allen split the duties held by a general manager, with Shanahan having the final say. This model is similar to how Belichick and Scott Pioli worked during their eight years in New England.

On December 30, 2013, Redskins owner Daniel Snyder fired Shanahan. This was after the team finished 3–13 in the 2013 season, and was in last place in the NFC East division three for four seasons.

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. Shanahan’s principles of success are as deceptively simple as they are challenging:

• “Preparation is key.” Having prepared for every possible contingency, Shanahan expects to win every game he plays. He’s usually right.
• “Whatever the sacrifice, it is worth the price of pursuing your passion.” Give every game everything you’ve got, or don’t bother to suit up.
• “Break down the competition’s weakness and learn from their strengths.” There’s a system to studying game films, to observing your competitors on their home field before the big game. Apply it every time you enter a new market, pitch to a new customer, or face a critical decision.
•  “Pick great leaders and give them the power to inspire.” There’s a John Elway on your team. Give him the ball, and let him lead.
•  “Set huge goals.” Hey, this isn’t going to be easy. “It’s about work ethic and balance.” In short, it’s about believing that achieving the impossible is all in a day’s work.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mike Shanahan

Who is Mike Shanahan?

Mike Shanahan is an accomplished Former Football Coach, who is widely known for being the head coach of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).

How old is Mike Shanahan?

Shanahan is an American national born on 24^th August 1952, in Oak Park IL.

How tall is Mike Shanahan?

Mike stands at a height of 1.75m.

Is Mike Shanahan married?

Yes, Shanahan is married to Peggy. They got married and together they have two children.

How much is Mike Shanahan worth?

Mike has an approximate net worth of $40 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Mike Shanahan live?

Because of security reasons, Shanahan has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Mike Shanahan dead or alive?

Mike is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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