Steve Gleason was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2000. He retired from the NFL after eight seasons in 2008.
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| Bio & Family |
| Name |
Steve Gleason |
| Birth Name |
Stephen Michael Gleason |
| DOB |
March 19, 1977 |
| Place of Birth |
Spokane, Washington, United States |
| Age |
42 |
| Father’s Name |
Mike Gleason |
| Mother’s Name |
Gail Gleason |
| Siblings |
One |
| Brother/s |
Kyle Gleason |
| Sister/s |
NA |
| Nationality |
American |
| Ethnicity |
White |
| Religion |
Christianity |
| High School |
Gonzaga Preparatory School |
| College/University |
Washington State University |
| Career & Net Worth |
| Profession |
Sports Personality |
| Career |
2000-2006 |
| Known For |
NFL, New Orleans Saints |
| Net Worth |
$1 Million |
| Salary |
NA |
| Notable Credits |
Was honored with a Congressional Gold Medal for his contributions to ALS awareness on January 15, 2020 |
| Personal Life |
| Gay/Lesbian |
No |
| Relationship Status |
Married |
| Husband/Wife |
Michel Varisco Gleason |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend |
NA |
| Engaged |
NA |
| Wedding Date |
May 16, 2008 |
| Children |
One |
| Son/s |
Rivers Gleason |
| Daughter/s |
Not Yet |
| Divorce |
Not Yet |
| Body Measurements |
| Height |
5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters) |
| Weight |
212 lbs (96 kg) |
| Measurements |
NA |
| Shoe Size |
NA |
| Hair Color |
Dark Brown |
| Eye Color |
Dark Brown |
| Trivia |
- Steve revealed that he was battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) in 2011. His experiences with the disease were even featured in the 2016 documentary Gleason.
- He received the 2015 George Halas Award from the Pro Football Writers Association.
- He earned consecutive defensive MVP awards as a linebacker in the Greater Spokane League (GSL), while at high school.
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