- Born
- Birth nameRolf Joachim Benirschke
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Rolf Benirschke was born on February 7, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He is married to Mary Michaletz. They have four children.
- SpouseMary Michaletz(? - present) (4 children)
- Rolf has suffered from Crohn's disease most of his life, and has an ileostomy.
- The former NFL kicker was an All-Pro with the San Diego Chargers in the early 1980s. On January 2, 1982, the AFC division playoffs against the Miami Dolphins went into overtime. Rolf produced a 29-yard field goal at 13:52, winning the game.
- During his brief stint as host of Wheel of Fortune (1975), one show ended with two players in a tie. Rolf looked directly into the camera and said, "I have no idea what to do here.".
- Wrote a book, 'Alive And Kicking', about his career and his fight with his illness.
- He led the NFL in 1981 and 1982 for Extra Points Made (55 and 32) and Extra Point Attempts (61 and 34).
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