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Bio, & Wiki of “Odell Beckham Jr” father Odell Beckham Sr

Bio, & Wiki of “Odell Beckham Jr” father Odell Beckham Sr

Facts of Odell Beckham Sr

Full Name:Odell Beckham Sr
Gender:Male
Country:United States
Horoscope:N/A
WifeLisa Littlefield
DivorceHeather Van Norman
Eye ColorBrown
StatusMarried
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfro-American
EducationLouisiana State University
KidsOdell Beckham Jr., Kordell, Jasmine, Sonny Beckham, Summer Odalis Beckham
Instagram Odell Beckham Sr Instagram
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Odell Beckham Sr is well-known as the father of the dominant football player, Odell Beckham Jr. Moreover, he is an American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).

Early Life of Odell Beckham

Odell Beckham landed on this earth in 1970 in the United States to American parents. He holds an American nationality and of black origin with Afro-American ethnicity.

Odell Beckham Sr with his son
Caption: Odell Beckham Sr with his son (Photo: S.I)

Talking about his education, he studied at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He began his football career from there.

How often Did Odell Beckham, Sr Marry?

Odell Beckham Sr married twice in his life.  He has shared a cherished relationship with his ex-wife, Heather Van Norman. The pair met for the first time while playing football at Louisana State University (LSU). No precise information regarding their romantical involvement as they have concealed their married life from the media.

The former couple is the parents of the prolific NFL player, Odell Beckham Jr. who has relished romantic life since the 90s’. On 5 November 1992, they welcomed their first child, Odell Beckham Jr. Similarly, the former couple was also blessed with two other kids namely; Kordell and Jasmine. However, their birth date is missing.

Odell Beckham Sr with his wife
Caption: Odell Beckham Sr with his wife (Photo: wikinetworth)

They eventually dissolved their bond and could not last for long. After the divorce, he enjoyed another relationship with Lisa Littlefield. According to Lisa, the duo started dating in 2015. Likewise, the pair committed to sharing the wedding vows. After that, they got engaged which she mentioned via a tweet on 15 July 2014.

From their relationship, they shared a son Sonny Beckham (born on  1 September 2017). After a year the couple welcomed their second child, Summer Odalis Beckham (born on 20 February 2018).  Currently, the couple lives together with their kids happily in a lovely family environment.

Odell Beckham Sr. Fires Back at Giants Co-Owner John Mara

Odell Beckham Sr not too pleased with John Mara’s comments regarding his son during this week’s NFL owner’s meeting. The New York Giants co-owner sent a message to star receiver Odell Beckham Jr

“do a little more playing and a little less talking.”

Beckham Sr. chimed ripping Mara for being no better than what he criticized Beckham Jr for. During a game in 2017, Marar picked up and threw a chair.

Beckham Sr said in the post.

“Is that owner Mara picking up a chair and throwing it!! Oh my my the tree is acting like the Apple!!! . . . He’s mad at how Odell is acting sooo HE DOES THE SAME??! You couldn’t make this up if you tried!!”

Family Net Worth

Odell Beckham Sr’s family member has earned a hefty amount of net worth. His son Odell Beckham Jr has a net worth of $25 million as of 2022 with a base salary of $19 million per season.

His First Season

He came into the national attention during Week 12 of his first season when he made a one-handed touchdown catch whilst falling backward in a Sunday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys. All the sports pundits and athletes called it the greatest catch ever made. In 2014, he wins the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Likewise, Beckham Jr became the fastest player in NFL history to reach both 200 career receptions and 4,000 career receiving yards in 2016. For the first time in his career, he recorded his first 100-reception season and reached the NFL playoffs. Moreover, he helped the Giants to an 11–5 season record. He was also named to the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons in the NFL and has been named a second-team All-Pro twice.

His Son Career

  • His son Odell Beckham Jr is an American football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns.
  • He had played college football at nearby Louisiana State University (LSU).
  • In the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, he was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round.
  • Similarly, he is the most productive and popular player since entering the NFL.
Odell Beckham Sr's Son
Caption: Odell Beckham Sr’s Son (Photo: Cavypop)
  • He began the 2012 BCS National Championship Game in his first year playing for the LSU Tigers.
  • In 2013, during his junior season, he won the Paul Hornung Award.
  • Similarly, Beckham’s first season with the New York Giants broke numerous NFL rookie receiving records.
  • Due to his injury, he the first four games of the season.
  • He became the first player to record more than 75 receptions, 1,100 yards, and ten touchdowns in a rookie in a season.
  • He was also able to break the rookie record for the most average receiving yards per game.

FAQs of Odell Beckham Sr

Who is Odell Beckham Sr.?

Odell is well-known as the father of the dominant football player, Odell Beckham Jr.

Where was Odell Beckham Sr born?

Odell landed on this earth in 1970 in the United States to American parents.