Age, Biography and Wiki
Tunch Ilkin was born on 23 September, 1957 in İstanbul, Turkey, is a Sports broadcaster, former American football player. Discover Tunch Ilkin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
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| Occupation | N/A |
| Age | 63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | 23 September, 1957 |
| Birthday | 23 September |
| Birthplace | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Date of death | September 04, 2021 |
| Died Place | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | Turkey |
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Tunch Ilkin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Tunch Ilkin height is 190 cm and Weight 119 kg.
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 190 cm |
| Weight | 119 kg |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Tunch Ilkin's Wife?
His wife is Karen Rafferty (m. 2013), Sharon Senefeld (m. 1982–2012)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Karen Rafferty (m. 2013), Sharon Senefeld (m. 1982–2012) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Clay Ilkin |
Tunch Ilkin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tunch Ilkin worth at the age of 63 years old? Tunch Ilkin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Turkey. We have estimated Tunch Ilkin's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Player |
Tunch Ilkin Social Network
Timeline
In a November 2013 visit to Turkey he took part at the activities of the Istanbul Cavaliers, and was interviewed by the sports newspaper Fanatik. Ilkin said in that interview that he would like to coach an American football team in Turkey.
In August 2008, Ilkin began working with Riverset Credit Union of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The credit union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative.
In 2007, Tunch became a Limited Partner and Spokesperson for LIFExpo, a Health, Sports and Fitness expo started in Pittsburgh by Managing Partners: Ed Foutz, Tim Gerwing, Michael M. Kadrie and Rob Young.
In 1998, he joined the official Steelers broadcasting team of Myron Cope and Bill Hillgrove as an analyst. After Cope's retirement following the 2004 season, the team decided not to replace Cope and Ilkin took on the color-commentary duties once carried by Cope. He worked alongside sideline reporter and former teammate Craig Wolfley, who like Ilkin joined the Steelers via the 1980 draft. Ilkin and Wolfley hosted a morning radio show called In The Locker Room with Tunch and Wolf on WBGG. The show was cancelled in the summer of 2006. The show now appears daily during the football season on 970 ESPN in Pittsburgh.
Ilkin worked as a game analyst for NBC during the 1995 NFL season. He was paired with either Dan Hicks or Jim Donovan
Tunch Ilkin was married on April 24, 1982 to Sharon Senefeld, and they had three children: Tanner, Natalie, and Clay. The Ilkins resided in Upper St. Clair, PA. On February 6, 2012, Sharon Ilkin died after a lengthy battle with cancer. In 2013, Ilkin remarried, to Karen Rafferty. A convert from Islam to Christianity, Tunch Ilkin is the Director Of Men's Ministries for The Bible Chapel, a multi-site church in the south hills of Pittsburgh.
He played offensive tackle for the Steelers from 1980 to 1992, earning two Pro Bowl appearance honors (1988 and 1989). He played for the Green Bay Packers in 1993 before retiring from football. He served as Vice-President of the NFL Player's Association from 1989 to 1994.
Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Ilkin's parents Mehmet and Ayten Ilkin emigrated to the United States when he was two years old and settled in the Chicago area. He attended Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Illinois where he won All Conference and All County honors as a football player. In 1975, he was granted an athletic scholarship to Indiana State University. He was chosen by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 1980 NFL Draft.
Tunch Ilkin (born Tunç Ali İlkin, September 23, 1957 in Istanbul) is a Turkish American sports broadcaster and a former American football player. He currently serves as a television and radio analyst for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is distinguished as being the first Turk to play in the National Football League.
