American · Fort Lauderdale, USA · Born 5 March 1966American football wide receiver who starred for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990s, winning three Super Bowl championships and earning Hall of Fame induction.
Michael Irvin was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1966. Dallas Cowboys selected him 11th overall in the 1988 NFL Draft from Miami. He became the centrepiece of the Cowboys dynasty, forming the Triplets alongside Emmitt Smith and Troy Aikman. He won three Super Bowl championships (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) and recorded five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 1991 to 1995. His 111-catch, 1,603-yard season in 1995 was the finest individual receiving campaign in Cowboys franchise history. He was selected to five Pro Bowls and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
Clutch catches, leadership of Dallas Cowboys championship teams, and fiery competitive spirit
He holds the record for the fastest player to reach 500 career receptions in NFL history.
Did You Know?How They Played
Physical, precise route runner with excellent hands and ability to make contested catches in traffic
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history and key member of the 1990s Dallas Cowboys dynasty
Career Honours
- Super Bowl XXVII XXVIII XXX Champion
- 5 consecutive 1000-yard seasons
- 3x Pro Bowl
- NFL All-Decade Team 1990s
- Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 1988–1999 | 159 |
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