Deron Cherry - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
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Updated on January 06, 2026
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| Name | Deron Cherry |
| First Name | Deron |
| Last Name | Cherry |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Birthday | September 12 |
| Birth Year | 1959 |
| Place of Birth | Riverside |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Hope Cherry |
| Children(s) | Deron Cherry II |
Deron Cherry Biography
Deron Cherry is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on September 12, 1959 in Riverside, California, United States.
Regarded as one of the best free safeties to have ever played the game, he was a six-time Pro Bowl selection from 1983–1988, starting in five of them in his 11 years with the Chiefs. Few other Chiefs players have been selected to this number of Pro Bowls. He had six 100 tackle seasons in his 11 years as a member of the Chiefs, with a career total of 927 tackles. He was a 5-time All-Pro in 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1988. He was also a five-time 1st team All-AFC and two time 2nd team All-AFC selection. Cherry’s 15 career fumble recoveries place him in a three-way tie for the Chiefs record. He ranks third on the Chiefs list of most interceptions, and is only the 26th player in the history of the NFL to reach the 50 interception plateau. In 1987, he was selected to the Chiefs 25 year All-Time Team.
In 1987, he won the Byron “Whizzer” White NFL Man of the Year Award. Prior to receiving this award, he was the Chiefs NFL Man of the Year selection in 1987. This is the most prestigious award given by the NFL Players Association.
Deron Leigh Cherry (born September 12, 1959) is a retired professional American football free safety who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1981 to 1991. Cherry was a free safety and punter at Rutgers University. In 1979, he was named the team’s MVP. In 1979 and 1980, Cherry earned AP All-East honors. In 1981, he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs, as a free agent but was released in the final teams cuts. Cherry rejoined the club as a safety, and made his first career interception against the Oakland Raiders.
Deron Cherry Net Worth
Deron is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Deron Cherry's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Football Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Who is Deron Cherry Dating?
According to our records, Deron Cherry married to Hope Cherry. As of January 13, 2024, Deron Cherry’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Deron Cherry. You may help us to build the dating records for Deron Cherry!Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In 1995, Cherry became a limited ownership partner in one of the NFL’s then-new expansion teams, the Jacksonville Jaguars. This made him the first minority owner of an NFL franchise in the league’s history. Cherry is also a managing general partner with United Beverage, a local Anheuser-Busch distributor.
Facts & Trivia
Deron Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Deron Cherry celebrates birthday on September 12 of every year.
Is Deron Cherry a Hall of Famer?
After his 1992 retirement from pro football, he bought a stake in the Jacksonville Jaguars, becoming one of several partners in the NFL team. In 1996, he was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame.
What is Deron Cherry doing now?
Deron Cherry Began as a Punter, Became an All-Pro Safety, and Now Belongs in Canton. Deron Cherry can thank former coach Marv Levy and the United States Football League for his extended stay with the Kansas City Chiefs.
How old is Deron Cherry?
62 years (September 12, 1959)
Why is Jack Tatum not in the Hall of Fame?
In his 10 seasons, Tatum was a three time Pro Bowler, two time All-Pro, and Super Bowl Champion. Tatum likely loses out on Hall of Fame consideration due to the nature of his hits by today’s standards.
Why isn't Lester Hayes in Hall of Fame?
Yet Hayes seems to have been excluded from the Hall of Fame because voters question the legitimacy of Hayes’ achievements because of Stickum. Yet not only is Fred Biletnikoff in the Hall of Fame as a receiver, the award for best college receiver is named after Biletnikoff.
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