As the Chiefs prepare for the upcoming AFC Championship Game under the leadership of their head coach Andy Reid, get to know more about his wife Tammy Reid, their marriage and relationship, and children
The Kansas City Chiefs are all set to host the Cincinnati Bengals at the Arrowhead Stadium to earn a Super Bowl 57 spot.
Who is Tammy Reid wife of Andy Reid, her age, family, son, children
Andy Reid got to celebrate his first Super Bowl with his kids and his 9 grandkids
Andy’s wife Tammy said she wanted this so bad for him because of all the hours he has put in. Going in the office at 4AM and sometimes not getting home till 11PM at night#BigRed pic.twitter.com/NUGtStlpWF
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) February 3, 2020
Andy Reid’s wife Tammy said she was so happy Andy’s kids and 9 grandkids could be there to watch him win Super Bowl
But she was thinking of son Garrett, who died at Eagles training camp in 2012. She wore a ring for Garrett to the Super Bowl
“So sad. But I know he’s watching us” pic.twitter.com/12BkU3XBVb
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) February 3, 2020
The winner of the upcoming AFC Championship Game will then go on to face The Philadelphia Eagles. Andy Reid has a long history with the Eagles, having served as their head coach from 1999 to 2012.
Head coach Andy Reid has spent ten years of his career with the Chiefs and managed to bring sustained success. His on-field success and contributions are very well documented.
Andy Reid and wife Tammy married for 40 years
Andy Reid and his wife Tammy have reportedly been married together for a remarkable 40 years. The lovely couple got married in the year 1981, which is the same year they both graduated. Tammy who is a teacher is aged 63.
Relationship History
Andy and Tammy first met at Brigham Young University in Utah when they were both students decades ago. Tammy, who was born in November 1959 in Utah, attended BYU to study physics. Meanwhile, Andy was also there to study physical education. The couple met for the first during a PE class and immediately created sparks.
The couple allegedly enjoyed their first few dates by playing a game of badminton and tennis. As the two spend more time, things began to move quickly. Once the couple graduated in 1981, they decided to get married that same year.
Every day is a special day
The loving couple had sweet things to say about one another. While Speaking about Tammy, Andy shared:
I’ve been … with her for about 40 years now. Every day is a special day, I’m telling ya. I call her my girlfriend for that reason. You never lose interest if you do that, right, you guys out there? Call them your girlfriend and you always do special things for them.”
Children
Andy Reid and Tammy together have five children together named Britt, Spencer, Crosby, Garrett, and Drew Ann. Out of the five children, Garrett died due to a heroin overdose back in 2012 when he was just 29.
When the Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2020, Tammy shared:
The fact that we were all here, that was amazing. Except for ‘G.’ So sad, but I know he’s watching us.”
Tammy and Andy’s oldest son Britt previously worked as an outside linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. Their second son, Spencer, played football while attending the Temple University back in 2011.
Andy and Tammy reportedly have nine grandchildren, several of whom celebrated the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory together three years back.