Explore John Teerlinck net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! John Teerlinck (April 9, 1951 – – May 10 2020) was an American professional football player and coach. He was the winner of three Super Bowls in his time as defensive line coach within the National Football League (NFL) with the Denver Broncos (1997, 1998) and the Indianapolis Colts (2006). The award that is given annually to the NFL’s top defensive line trainer is named in honor of Teerlinck. The players he managed were invited for the Pro Bowl and three were admitted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This has allowed Teerlinck to be recognized as one of the NFL’s best defense line coach. In this article, we will discover how old is John Teerlinck? Who is John Teerlinck dating now & how much money does John Teerlinck have?

NameJohn Teerlinck
First NameJohn
Last NameTeerlinck
OccupationAmerican Football Player
BirthdayApril 9
Birth Year1951
Place of BirthRochester
Home TownNew York
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignAries
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John Teerlinck Biography

John Teerlinck is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on April 9, 1951 in Rochester, New York, United States. Teerlinck earned an image of teaching his players to strike quarterbacks at knee level. In the case of The Detroit Lions in 1996, the allegations were serious enough that the NFL commissioner at the time Paul Tagliabue summoned him to the meeting to give him warning.

Teerlinck and his wife, Sue, had five children: Ann, Bill, Mark, Molly and Mary. Bill followed in his father’s footsteps and went into coaching. He was an assistant under his father with the Colts from 2007 to 2011, and later became a defensive line coach in the NFL and college football.

Some consider him to be the best defensive line coach ever, Teerlinck established an NFL presence in the 1990s in the beginning. “John Teerlinck is kind of like Mr. Miyagi”, John Randle said. “He’s very unorthodox. A different breed. Rough around the edges. He tells you things that are funny, but they register if you just listen. That’s why he’s the guru.” He is the name of John Teerlinck’s Award, presented annually to the most outstanding offensive line coach of the NFL.

As a specialist in passing, Teerlinck coached 23 Pro Bowl players as well as two conference defensive players of the year , Michael Dean Perry with the Cleveland Browns in 1989 and Chris Doleman with the Minnesota Vikings in 1992. The three former players, Kevin Greene of his team the Los Angeles Rams along with Randle and Doleman from the Vikings have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Randle chose Teerlinck as the Hall of Fame presenter at his ceremony of induction in 2010. Prior to that there were only 10 assistant coaches who were present out of 260 honorees.

Teerlinck coached 32 NFL playoff games, including six conference championship games and four Super Bowls. Teerlinck earned three Super Bowl rings with two teams (Denver Broncos 1997, 1998 and Indianapolis Colts 2006). His coaching career ended after the 2011 season, when he was fired by the Colts after their 2–14 season.

John Teerlinck Net Worth

John is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Teerlinck's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Teerlink was picked to be selected by his team, the San Diego Chargers as the 105th pick overall during the 1974 NFL Draft. He played in 20 games with the Chargers from 1974 until 1975 before being forced end his career due to knee injuries.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeAmerican Football Player
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HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Who is John Teerlinck Dating?

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Top Facts about John Teerlinck

  • John Teerlinck was an American football player and coach.
  • He played for the San Diego Chargers in 1974.
  • Teerlinck coached for several NFL teams, including the Colts and Broncos.
  • He was known for his innovative defensive line techniques.
  • Teerlinck coached multiple Pro Bowl players, including Dwight Freeney.
  • He won two Super Bowls as a coach with the Denver Broncos.
  • Teerlinck passed away on April 11, 2020 at age 69.
  • He was considered one of the greatest defensive line coaches in NFL history.
  • Teerlinck’s coaching philosophy emphasized technique over size or strength.
  • His “rushmen” were feared by opposing quarterbacks and offensive linemen alike.
  • Facts & Trivia

    John Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Teerlinck celebrates birthday on April 9 of every year.

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