Larry Csonka Net Worth

Lawrence Richard Csonka net worth is
$2 Million

Lawrence Richard Csonka was born on the 25th December 1946, in Stow, Ohio, USA of Hungarian descent, and is probably best recognized for being a retired professional American Football player, who played in the position of fullback in the National Football League (NFL) teams – the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants. He also played in the World Football League for the Memphis Southmen. His professional playing career was active from 1968 to 1979.

So, have you ever wondered how rich Larry Csonka is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Larry’s net worth is over $2 million, an amount which he has accumulated through his successful involvement in the sports industry not only as a professional football player, but also as an analyst and as a host.

Larry Csonka Net Worth $2 Million

Larry Csonka spent his childhood with five siblings in Stow on the family farm, where he attended Stow High School and there began to play football for the Bulldogs in the position of tailback. As he distinguished himself as a football player, he won the Metropolitan League of the Akron, Ohio area championship. Upon matriculation, he enrolled at Syracuse University, where he joined the college team as a fullback, earning All-American honors with the school’s rushing records. He finished his college career 2,934 rushing yards, averaged 4.9 yards per carry. and thanks to that he was and the College All-Star Game, the Most Valuable Player in the East–West Shrine Game, and the Hula Bowl. Later, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989.

In no time, Larry’s professional playing career began, when he was selected in the 1968 Common Draft as the 8th overall pick by by the American Football League (AFL)’s Miami Dolphins, so he signed a three-year contract worth over $100,000, which marked the beginning of his net worth. In his first season, Larry suffered a concussion twice, however, he returned to the field after recovery, and after that he never missed a game. He stayed with the Dolphins until 1974, and during that time he was a part of the undefeated Miami Dolphins team in 1972, and when they won two Super Bowls in 1973 and 1974. He was also named All-AFC, and All-Pro three years in a row, 1971, 1972 and 1973.

In 1975, Larry signed a three-year contract worth $1.4 million with the World Football League; however, as the league had serious financial problems, he spent the season with the Memphis Southmen, still increasing further his net worth.

Afterwards, he returned to the NFL, but this time as a member of the New York Giants, where his net worth increased a lot, as he stayed with the team for two seasons. When his contract expired, Larry returned to the Miami Dolphins, finishing his career there; in that, his last last season, he even won the Comeback Player of the Year award. In total, he finished his professional playing career with 8,081 rushing yards, and 68 touchdowns.

Following his retirement, Larry stayed in the sports industry as a color analyst for NFL games on the NBC channel. Besides that, he also worked as an analyst from 1990 to 1993 for the TV show “American Gladiators”. He also tried himself as a producer and host of “North To Alaska”, increasing further his net worth.

Regarding his personal life, Larry Csonka is married to Audrey Bradshaw, and they currently reside in Wasill, Alaska. He was previously married to Pamela from 1967-87.


Full NameLarry Csonka
Net Worth$2 Million
Date Of BirthDecember 25, 1946
Place Of BirthStow, Ohio, USA
Height6' 3" (1.91 m)
Weight108 kg
ProfessionAmerican football fullback
EducationSyracuse University
NationalityAmerican
SpouseAudrey Bradshaw
ChildrenDoug Csonka, Lori Michelle Holmes, Paul Csonka
ParentsMildred Heath, Joseph Csonka
PartnerAudrey Bradshaw, Audrey Bradshaw
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Larry-ZONK-Csonka/130495226953
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/larry_csonka39
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-csonka-b0ab5475
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0190760/
MoviesSnake Eater
TV ShowsAmerican Gladiators
#Fact
1Host & Executive Producer of "North To Alaska" on Versus (formerly OLN) [November 2006]
2Anchorage, Alaska [May 2010]
3Ranks 94th on NFL All-Time Rushing Yards per Game List (55.3).
4Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989.
5Father of daughter, Lori Michelle Holmes (born in 1976), and father-in-law of Benjamin Thomas Clark (born in 1978).
6His last name is pronounced "Zon-Kah"
7Father of two sons
8Ranks 36th on NFL All-Time Rushing Touchdowns List (64).
9Ranks 40th on NFL All-Time Rushing Yardage List (8,081).
10Ranks 40th on NFL All-Time Rushing Attempts List (1,891).
11Miami Dolphins All Time Rushing Leader (6,737 yards).
12Miami Dolphins first 1,000 yard rusher (1,051 in 1971).
13He was one of 5 players at the coin toss at Super Bowl XXXVII.
14Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.
15Running back for the Miami Dolphins (1968-1974, 1979) and the New York Giants (1976-1978).
16Onced penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness for wiping out a tackler with a forearm during a run.
17All-American running back at Syracuse University. Teammates with Floyd Little and Tom Coughlin.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Ballers2015-2016TV SeriesLarry Csonka / Coach Czonka
1st & Ten: The Championship1990TV SeriesAJ Randolph
Snake Eater1989Bronsky
Midway1976Cmdr. Delaney (uncredited)
The Six Million Dollar Man1975TV SeriesLarry Bronco
Emergency!1974TV SeriesAl

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
A Football Life2016TV SeriesHimself
Taming the Bull: The John Bramlett Story2013DocumentaryHimself
Super Bowl XL2006TV SpecialHimself
ESPN SportsCentury2005TV Series documentaryHimself
Super Bowl XXXVII2003TV MovieHimself - Ceremonial Coin Toss
Nurses1993TV SeriesHimself
American Gladiators1991-1993TV SeriesHimself - Host / Host
Family Matters1992TV SeriesHimself
Follies, Crunches and Highlights1990TV Movie documentaryHimself
The NFL on NBC1968-1979TV SeriesHimself - Miami Dolphins Fullback
NFL Monday Night Football1970-1979TV SeriesHimself - Miami Dolphins Fullback / Himself - New York Giants Fullback
Billy1979TV SeriesHimself
The NFL on CBS1973-1978TV SeriesHimself - New York Giants Fullback / Himself - Miami Dolphins Fullback
The Mike Douglas Show1975-1976TV SeriesHimself - Pro Football Player
Dinah!1974-1975TV SeriesHimself
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour1974TV SeriesHimself / Various Characters
Super Bowl VIII1974TV MovieHimself - Miami Dolphins Fullback
Mel Tillis Time1974TV SeriesHimself
1973 AFC Championship Game1973TV MovieHimself - Miami Dolphins Fullback
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1973TV SeriesHimself
Super Bowl VII1973TV SpecialHimself - Miami Dolphins Fullback
1972 AFC Championship Game1972TV SpecialHimself - Miami Dolphins Fullback
Super Bowl VI1972TV SpecialHimself - Miami Dolphins Fullback
1971 AFC Championship Game1972TV SpecialHimself - Miami Dolphins Fullback
1971 NFL Pro Bowl1971TV SpecialHimself - AFC Fullback
The Ed Sullivan Show1967TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Greatest Super Bowl Moments2011Video documentaryHimself

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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