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Jerry Tagge Biography

Jerry Tagge is one of the most popular and richest Former Football Player who was born on April 12, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.

Jerry Lee Tagge (born April 12, 1950) is a former American football player. He played college football as quarterback at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he led the Nebraska Cornhuskers to consecutive national championships in 1970 and 1971. Tagge played professionally with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1972 to 1974, the San Antonio Wings of the World Football League (WFL) in 1975, and the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1977 to 1979.

As a teenager in the mid-1960s in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Tagge sold concessions at Lambeau Field, the home of the Green Bay Packers, then coached by Vince Lombardi. He graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1968.

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As the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ quarterback, he led his team to national titles in 1970 and 1971, was named Orange Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1971 and 1972 and shared honors as Hula Bowl MVP with Walt Patulski of Notre Dame, the first selection in the 1972 Draft. Additionally, Tagge was an All-American in 1971 and is a member of the University of Nebraska Hall of Fame.

Jerry Tagge Net Worth

Jerry Tagge is one of the richest Former Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jerry Tagge's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In three years with the Packers, Tagge played 17 games completing 136 of 281 passes for 1583 yards,3 TDs, and 17 interceptions. In 1975, he played briefly for the Wings in the WFL, where completed 18 of 34 passes for 265 yards, 1 TD, and 5 interceptions.

Tagge’s performance earned the notice of Dan Devine, head coach of the Green Bay Packers. Devine was formerly the head coach at Missouri in the Big Eight Conference, through the 1970 season. On his recommendation, the Packers selected Tagge in the first round of the 1972 NFL Draft (11th overall). Tagge did not enjoy the success in his hometown that he had at Nebraska, completing only three touchdown passes in 17 games played during three seasons from 1972 to 1974. Following the 1974 season, Devine left the Packers for Notre Dame and the new head coach was Bart Starr, who released Tagge during the 1975 preseason, in early September.

In his senior season in 1971, Tagge quarterbacked the Huskers for the entire season, including the “Game of the Century” against the undefeated Oklahoma Sooners in Norman, a 35–31 victory on Thanksgiving Day. Nebraska crushed undefeated Alabama, 38–6, in the 1972 Orange Bowl, earning Tagge MVP honors for the second time. The Huskers finished 13–0 in 1971 and were a consensus choice, earning consecutive national titles. Nebraska had defeated the next three teams in the final AP poll: Oklahoma, Colorado (31–7 in Lincoln), and Alabama. Tagge then played in the Hula Bowl in Honolulu, leading the North to a 24–7 win over the South.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jerry Tagge height 1.88 m Joe weight 215 lb (98 kg) & body measurements will update soon.

Tagge played college football at Nebraska under head coach Bob Devaney. In his sophomore year in 1969, Tagge rose to second-string quarterback. His playing time increased until midway through his junior year when he took over the starting position from Van Brownson, leading the team to a 10–0–1 season and a matchup with LSU in the 1971 Orange Bowl. Tagge scored the game-winning touchdown in a 17–12 victory over the Tigers on a quarterback sneak, earning himself Most Valuable Player honors, and the Huskers the AP national championship for 1970. Both #1 Texas and #2 Ohio State lost their bowl games on New Year’s Day. (Through the 1973 season, the final UPI coaches’ poll was released in December, before the bowls.)

Tagge was the first of three Nebraska Cornhuskers selected in the first round of the 1972 NFL Draft, along with running back Jeff Kinney and defensive tackle Larry Jacobson. The eleventh overall pick, Tagge was the first quarterback selected.

Who is Jerry Tagge Dating?

According to our records, Jerry Tagge is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Jerry Tagge’s is not dating anyone.

At Nebraska, Tagge threw for 5,071 yards, completing 377 of 637 passes (59.2%), 32 for touchdowns. He was a first-round draft choice, 11th overall, of the Green Bay Packers in 1972.

Facts & Trivia

Joe Ranked on the list of most popular Former Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jerry Tagge celebrates birthday on April 12 of every year.

Tagge signed with the San Antonio Wings of the short-lived World Football League. He started in the Wings’ final game on October 19, 1975 and was intercepted five times; he ran for two touchdowns and threw for another. The Wings folded three days later with the rest of the WFL on October 22.

Is Grant tagge related to Jerry Tagge?

Grant Tagge is distantly related to former Husker great Jerry Tagge, but he is directly carrying the weight and expectations as he joins the Nebraska football team.

When was Jerry Tagge drafted?

1969

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