Age, Biography and Wiki
Jay Saldi is a former American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants. He was born on October 8, 1954 in White Plains, New York.
Saldi attended White Plains High School, where he was an All-State selection in football. He then attended the University of Maryland, where he was a two-time All-ACC selection.
Saldi was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1977 NFL Draft. He played for the Cowboys from 1977 to 1981, and was a member of the team that won Super Bowl XII. He then played for the New York Giants from 1982 to 1983.
Saldi finished his career with the Giants in 1983, and retired with a total of 4,845 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns.
As of 2021, Jay Saldi's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.
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70 years old |
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Libra |
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8 October, 1954 |
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8 October |
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White Plains, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Jay Saldi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Jay Saldi height is 1.9 m and Weight 102 kg.
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1.9 m |
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102 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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John Saldi |
Jay Saldi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jay Saldi worth at the age of 70 years old? Jay Saldi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated
Jay Saldi's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
On August 5, 1985, he signed with the Denver Broncos, reuniting with head coach Dan Reeves who used to be a Cowboys assistant. He was waived on August 26.
Just as Dupree was finishing his career, Doug Cosbie passed Saldi on the depth chart, so he forced the team to trade him to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a sixth round draft choice (#152-Eugene Lockhart) on May 11, 1983.
In 1983, Saldi reunited with Mike Ditka who was the head coach of the Chicago Bears, started 6 games, while registering 12 receptions for 119 yards. The next year, he started 7 games, splitting time with Emery Moorehead.
Saldi was the coach and general manager of the Dallas Hoopsters, the Cowboys players' basketball team. He later teamed with veteran sportscaster Bill Mercer to provide color commentary on World Class Championship Wrestling syndicated broadcasts in the summer of 1982. His son John Saldi tried out for the Dallas Cowboys in 2006 and 2007.
In 1981, he started five games and was used as the third tight end on short-yardage plays and the fourth wide receiver in some third-and-long scenarios. He sustained a knee and ankle injury during the 1982 training camp, that caused him to miss most of the season.
In 1980, the Cowboys used the two tight end offense more than any time before, allowing Saldi to have a career-high 25 receptions for 311 yards. His best play came in the NFC Wild Card Game against the Los Angeles Rams, making a 37-yard reception to set up the go-ahead touchdown in a 34–13 win. At one point assistant coach Mike Ditka was quoted as saying "Jay runs the best routes around. He's got the unique situation of being something of a combination tight end-wide receiver."
The next year, he suffered a broken right forearm in the fourth game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cowboys signed future hall of famer Jackie Smith as his replacement. Saldi caught Roger Staubach last career touchdown pass on December 30, 1979.
In 1977, he was named a captain of the special teams unit. He made only 11 receptions in the season, but 2 of those were touchdowns. He was also used as a fullback in the spread formation. In the sixth game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles, he blocked a punt that was returned for the decisive touchdown in a 16-10 win. He had an important fumble recovery in punt coverage during the NFC championship 23-6 win against the Minnesota Vikings. He was a member of the Super Bowl XII championship team, although he was de-activated for the game with a bruised leg muscle.
After not being selected in the 1976 NFL Draft, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys, because of his all-around athletic ability. From his rookie season, he played behind Pro Bowler tight end Billy Joe DuPree and was a standout special teams player.
The following year, he was moved to tight end and eventually became a starter as a junior. He was a part of a 56-20 win against Clemson University in 1974.
John Jay Saldi, IV (born October 8, 1954) is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears. He played college football at the University of South Carolina.
