Merril Duaine Hoge is a former American football player who played eight seasons as a running back at Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears. After his retirement from Football, he operated as a football analyst for ESPN television since 1996. Additionally, the former American footballer played his college football at Idaho State University.
Furthermore, Steelers running back Hoge also served on the board of directors of the Highmark Caring Foundation. Similarly, he also operated Hige-Bruener-Ward Celebrity Golf Classic.
Merril Hoge has two children with his ex-wife Toni. His children's name is Beau Hoge and Kori Hoge. As Merril has kept his marital life very private so we were unable to determine the actual reason behind his separation from his wife Tina. Despite his past, as stated by him, Tina has played a huge role in raising his children.
Hoge with his family SOURCE: Instagram There is nothing much concerning his marital or love life so as soon it's general we will get back to you.
Merril Hoge belongs to a well-economic white family background. He was born as the son of his parent's marriage born on January 26, 1965 in Pocatello, Idaho USA. As of 2022, he is 57 years of age and his zodiac sign per his birthdate is Aquarius. He came into this world as the son of Geroge M. Hoge and Sharone Hoge. We are unaware about that the fact of his siblings.
Talking about his academic life, Merrill did his schooling in Highland and later comported his higher studies at Idaho State University.
As mentioned earlier, Merrill played professional American football for eight years. Thus, we can assume the banknotes playing for these years. As he is already retired so the salary he received in his time is still not unrestricted at the moment. But Digging online, we came to know the average salary of an American footballer during 1990 is reported to be $4,22,149.
Broadcasting his sponsor The Phoenician Scottsdale Resort SOURCE: Instagram Currently, he also makes credits to his bank balance from his broadcast career as well. With such income, his economic status must be extraordinary. There is no genuine net worth database, however, as claimed by media sources, his net worth is between $5 Million to $ 10 Million.
Merril Hoge made his journey into the NFL after the Steelers picked him in the 10th round of the 1987 NFL draft. He spent seven years of his career with Pitbull Steelers from 1987 to 1993. Afterward, he signed with Chicago Bulls in 1994. He has had several ups and downs during his career. He even faced brain Surgery. Due to this, he was completed to stay away from his ever-green love (American Football). In his career, the former player registered 3,319 rushing yards and 2,133 running yards.
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