Janet Harmon Dorsett is the second wife of former NFL star Michael Vick. They married in 1981 and divorced in 1985. In 2000, the couple got back together. During their marriage, they were both near the top of the NCAA all-time list for rushing touchdowns.
Tony Dorsett
Janet Harmon Dorsett is the wife of an NFL running back named Tony Dorsett. Her husband played professionally for the Denver Broncos and the Dallas Cowboys. Janet met Tony when they were in high school. They got married in 2000. The couple has two daughters. Their daughters, Mia and Madison, are both models. Tony Dorsett and Janet were married for four years before they divorced in 2006. Both women lived in Texas at the time of the divorce.
Dorsett was an All-State selection in high school, and his football career was highlighted by two All-State honors. He also led his team to a 9-0 record in football and basketball. In 1972, he set a single-game rushing record of 247 yards against Sharon. Ultimately, he racked up over two thousand yards in a single season. In addition, he was a star on the defensive side, starting at linebacker.
Originally named Anthony Dorsett, the couple decided to change their last name. They decided to use the more marketable initials TD. Their son was born on September 14, 1973. Tony and Janet had four children. The children have one son who played college football and later played in the NFL. Tony is also an uncle to NFL Hall of Fame cornerback Ty Law.
Dorsett played college football in Pittsburgh and was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 1977 NFL Draft. Many scouts had doubts about his ability, but his teammate, Coach Tony Dorsett, believed in him from the start.
Janet Harmon Dorsett is the mother of Tony Dorsett, who played football for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Their mother took care of the household, and their father worked in the steel mills for thirty years. Her mother drove the children to Methodist church on Sundays. Her elder brothers were both track and football stars, and Tony Dorsett was inspired by their success. He excelled in both sports and later played for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team.
In November 2013, Dorsett announced he had symptoms of CTE. This disease, caused by repeated concussions, is common among former athletes. While Dorsett continued to pursue his professional career, his mother felt that he should focus on raising their son.
Tony Dorsett was a star of the high school football team. His sophomore year, he scored 19 touchdowns and was named All-State. In his senior year, he was injured but helped the team reach the Super Bowl of high school. In honor of his achievements, Hopewell High School’s stadium was named after him.
Tony Dorsett was born on April 7, 1954. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys as the second overall pick in the 1977 NFL Draft. After retiring, he became an analyst for ESPN. He also hosts the Tony Dorsett Celebrity Golf Classic. He has moderately active social media accounts, and has a large number of followers on Instagram. In his posts, he shares messages of hope.
Janet Dorsett and Tony were married in 2000, and the couple share a life together. They live in Frisco, Texas. The couple met while they were in high school. They became friends and then married in 2000. Prior to this, Janet had a previous marriage. Both had been single for fifteen years, before their marriage.
Dorsett’s career began in 1980. He played twelve games for the Cowboys, six starts, and rushed for 456 yards on 130 carries. His biggest season, however, was 1981, when he ran for 1,646 yards. Despite being a star, he held out for a renegotiated contract. During this time, the Cowboys offered his rival, Randy White, a larger contract.