A former Cardinals guard, Conrad Dobler, who is famous as the NFLโs โdirtiest,’ player of his era, has left us for his heavenly abode, know about his 2023 net worth
The former player died on Monday, February 13, at the age of 72 in Pueblo, Colorado. The tragic news of his legendary linemanโs demise was confirmed by Arizona Cardinals.
Conrad Dobler cause of death, net worth in 2023, age, wife, family and stats
Conrad is survived by 6 children and 12 grandchildren. As of now there isnโt any update regarding the cause of his death.
Joy Dobler is the wife of late NFL star Conrad. Sometime in 2001, Joy fell out of a hammock, and as a result, she became a paraplegic. Conrad’s net worth stood at $5 million.
For those who arenโt familiar, let us tell you, Dobler, who was one of the top furious lineman, played a pivotal role for the Cardiac Cards from 1972 to 1977. The player served as the left and right guard who played after teaming up with players like future Hall of famer, Dan Dierdorf.
RIP Conrad Dobler
Guard, #Cardinals 1972-77, #Saintsโฏโฏโฏ 1978-79, #Bills 1980-81โข 3 Pro Bowls
โข 3x All-NFC
โข 1x Second-Team All-Pro
โข Notoriously regarded as one of the game's "dirtiest" players ever
โข Member of Big Red's O-line that allowed a mere 8 sacks in 1975 pic.twitter.com/nzEVrnF6Fj— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) February 13, 2023
Conrad, who was picked in the 5th round of Wyoming in 1972, spent a total of 6 seasons with Cardinals, wherein he earned three consecutive Pro Bowls from 1975 to 77.
As per a report by New York Post, the player has contributed greatly to the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills before retiring in 1981.
Throughout his career as a NFL star, ESPN branded him as the number 1 designation in NFLโs dirties player category pointing that he โpunched Mean Joe Greene, he kicked Merlin Olsen in the head, he bit, he gouged, and once, he spit on a downed and injured opponent, the Eaglesโ Bill Bradley.โ
Later, he accepted his reputation saying in an interview that โIโll do anything I can get away with to protect my quarterback. Iโve thrived on criticism.”
After retiring from the field, the player went ahead and started appearing in television advertisement. He even starred in a 1987 Miller Lite commercial that dubbed him โfamous troublemaker.โ
He event published his own biography โThey Call Me Dirty.โ The sudden death of the late player has sent shockwaves around NFL world.
Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of Conrad Dobler. May his departed soul rest in peace!
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