Michael Strahan The Football Legend

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Michael Strahan has built quite a big name for himself in the athletic, entertainment, and media world, but who is Michael Strahan when the cameras turn off? Michael is a celebrity of many attributes in and out of the spotlight. Discover 10 things you didn't know about Michael Strahan below:

1. Michael Strahan: the Football Legend
If you've only encountered Michael on TV starring in Live with Kelly and Michael or the 2009 Fox sitcom Brothers, you would probably be surprised to find out that Michael was a legend on the football field. For 15 years (practically his entire pro-football career), he was signed to the New York Giants as one of the teams most revered defensive ends. In 2001, Michael broke the NFL record for most recorded sacks in
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Michael enjoys renovating and decorating houses in his spare time. In 2013, Michael purchased a $17 million estate in Los Angeles. The house includes 9 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, and a home theater. One can easily see that the decor in the house has been inspired by traditional elements, as the beautiful home is decorated with classic white walls and furniture with a prohibition-style drinking lounge.

5. Michael Strahan: the Philanthropist
Michael Strahan may be a football legend, however, he's also earned legend status when it comes to giving back to the community. Strahan has supported several charity groups, such as the American Cancer Society, American Foundation for AIDS Research, Keep a Child Alive, the New York Restoration Project, and countless other organizations. Michael has also created the Michael Strahan Foundation that helps underprivileged children in the greater New York metro area.

6. Michael Strahan: the Hand
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Of course, when he's fulfilling his TV obligations on Live!, he can be the sharpest fellow in the room. However, when he's not on TV, he prefers to be dressed down in most fashionable athletic wear. It has been said that his favorite shoe brand is Asics as he admires their bright colored options. Michael has definitely made an imprint on the world of men's fashion as his popular clothing line at JC Penney reflects his style.

9. Michael Strahan: the Auto King
Michael Strahan is one of the biggest classic car lovers you could ever meet. His favorite model is the The Aston Martin DB5, initially discharged by Aston Martin in 1963. After a year, the DB5 appeared in 1964's Goldfinger and turned into the most known and perceived Bond vehicle of the film establishment's history. Michael most likely doesn't own a DB5, but it's probably not because he cannot manage the cost of one. This once popular vehicle is of extreme rarity now, however, we can almost guarantee that Michael will be cruising in a DB5 if he ever get's his hands on one!

10. Michael Strahan: the

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