Age, Biography and Wiki
Tony Hanson is a Jamaican-born musician, producer, and songwriter. He is best known for his work with reggae and dancehall artists such as Shabba Ranks, Beenie Man, and Sean Paul. He has also produced music for artists such as Wyclef Jean, Busta Rhymes, and Missy Elliott.
Hanson was born on October 20, 1955 in Kingston, Jamaica. He began his career as a musician in the late 1970s, playing keyboards and bass guitar for various reggae and dancehall artists. He eventually moved to the United States in the early 1980s and began producing music for various artists.
Hanson has produced and written music for a variety of artists, including Shabba Ranks, Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Busta Rhymes, and Missy Elliott. He has also produced music for films such as "Shottas" and "Belly".
Hanson is currently 63 years old and has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He is married and has two children.
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63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
20 October 1955 |
| Birthday |
20 October |
| Birthplace |
Kingston, Jamaica |
| Date of death |
November 25, 2018, |
| Died Place |
Windham, Connecticut |
| Nationality |
Jamaica |
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Tony Hanson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Tony Hanson height
is 196 cm and Weight 93 kg.
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196 cm |
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93 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Tony Hanson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tony Hanson worth at the age of 63 years old? Tony Hanson’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Jamaica. We have estimated
Tony Hanson's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
He was chairman of Tees Valley Mohawks Basketball Club, who compete in the top tier of English basketball. He died of a suspected heart attack on November 25, 2018.
After retiring from basketball, Hanson set up Hoop Dreams Social Enterprise, utilizing his degree in Special Education to run an initiative to help young people with education problems, using basketball to aid them. He was also chairperson of Middlesbrough Black & Minority Ethnic Network, championing under represented ethnic groups in the UK. His charitable work led to him being awarded an MBE in 2007. Then culture secretary Tessa Jowell, who presented with Hanson the award, said of him, "Thanks to Mr Hanson's tireless efforts, thousands of young people in Tees Valley have benefited from the opportunities created by the Hoop Dreams Social Enterprise."
After not making the New Orleans Jazz first team, Hanson moved to Europe and had highly successful career in Italy, France, Northern Ireland and England. His endeavors in England led him to Tees Valley Mohawks, where he became coach after retirement winning countless trophies throughout the years with a star studded cast which featured UConn alumnus such as EJ Harrison a 1999 NCAA Championship winner.
Following four successful years with Huskies, Hanson was picked by New Orleans Jazz in the third round of the 1977 NBA draft. He played preseason but due to Injury he continued his career in Europe.
After a standout high school career at Holy Cross High School, Hanson attended the University of Connecticut playing under legendary coach Dee Rowe. In his junior season, they won the ECAC New England Championship as he guided the team to a Sweet 16 appearance. He was also the Yankee Conference Rookie of the Year in 1974. The next two seasons saw Hanson in the All-Yankee Conference First Team pick, both in 1975 and 1976. It was his senior year that gained him recognition, his double-double average of 26.0 points per game and 10.6 rebounds per contest leading him to be named New England Player of the Year. His time playing for the Huskies has led him to third in career scoring among all Connecticut basketball players (1,990 points in total), and first in field goals with 784. His average of 26.0 points per game places him second. Hanson was named to the UConn Basketball All-Century Team in 2001 as well as its Huskies of Honor in 2007.
Tony Hanson {{post-nominals|country(October 20, 1955 – November 25, 2018) was an American basketball player. He was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz in the third round of the 1977 NBA draft.
