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Michael Irvin The Hall of Fame Playmaker

Michael Irvin, born on March 5, 1966, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, forged a legendary career as a wide...

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"Michael Irvin The Hall of Fame Playmaker"

Last updated 📅 2025-03-05

Michael Irvin, born on March 5, 1966, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, forged a legendary career as a wide receiver, leaving an enduring impact on football.

Image credit goes to Super Bowl-1-2 Michael Irvin 2012 by Stephen Luke via Wikimedia Commons.

The “Playmaker” Michael Irvin, who caught passes as a wide receiver for the Miami Hurricanes in the mid 1980s, arrived into this world. Michael was the first round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft.

✦ College Career

✦ Irvin showcased his exceptional talent at the University of Miami, where he played for the Hurricanes.

✦ He was a key component of the Hurricanes' 1987 national championship team.

✦ His dynamic playmaking ability and toughness made him a standout receiver during his collegiate years.

✦ Road to the Pro Game

✦ Irvin's impressive college performance led to him being drafted in the first round (11th overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
• He would spend his entire professional career with the Dallas Cowboys.

✦ Football Legacy

✦ Michael Irvin was a vital part of the Dallas Cowboys' dominant teams of the 1990s, contributing to three Super Bowl victories (XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX).

✦ Known for his passion and competitiveness, he earned the nickname "The Playmaker."

✦ He was a crucial part of the "triplets" with Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith.

✦ His legacy is that of a tough, competitive, and highly skilled wide receiver.

✦ He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.

✦ Accolades, Awards and Career Stats

✦ 3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)

✦ 5× Pro Bowl (1991–1995)

✦ First-team All-Pro (1991)

✦ 2× Second-team All-Pro (1992, 1993)

✦ NFL receiving yards leader (1991)

✦ NFL 1990s All-Decade Team

✦ Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

✦ National champion (1987)

✦ Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee (2007)

✦ Receptions: 750

✦ Receiving yards: 11,904

✦ Receiving touchdowns: 65

Michael Irvin's combination of talent, drive, and on-field presence solidified his place among the NFL's greatest wide receivers.
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  • HASHTAGS: #MichaelIrvin #WideReceiver #DallasCowboys #MiamiHurricanes #Number47 #Number88 #ProFootballHallofFame
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Michael Irvin
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Wide Receiver
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Dallas Cowboys, Miami Hurricanes
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 47
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 88
  • SPORTS: Pro Football Hall of Fame
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