Who is the wife of Kirk Ferentz?

Last Modified Dec 30, 2024 12:12 GMT
Kirk Ferentz with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Source: @hawkeyefootball

Kirk Ferentz is a college football coach who has entered his 26th year as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Under his leadership, the Iowa program has made consistent appearances in bowl games and championship matches. Ferentz started his head coaching career at Maine Black Bears where he held that position for three consecutive seasons. Ferentz also worked as an offensive line coach for NFL teams, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens.

He returned to Iowa in 1999 and is now the program’s longest-tenured football head coach. Ferentz has developed the program into a competitive force in the Big Ten Conference and has a 197-119 record with the Hawkeyes. Ferentz was recognized with the Big Ten Coach of the Year four times in his career. He was also named the Woody Hayes and Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year in 2015. In his 25-year tenure with the program, Ferentz has led the Hawkeyes to two Big Ten Championships and three Big Ten West Division titles.

NameKirk Ferentz
BirthplaceRoyal Oak, Michigan
Age69 years (as of 2024)
Zodiac signLeo
Overall Record216-144
WifeMary Ferentz
KidsBrian, Steven, James, Kelly and Joann
Teams CoachedMaine Black Bears (1990-1992) Iowa Hawkeyes (1999-present)
ProfessionCollege football coach
NationalityAmerican
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Who is Kirk Ferentz’s Wife?

According to his roster on the official Iowa Hawkeyes website, Mary Ferentz is the wife of Kirk Ferentz. The couple has been married for 44 years and resides in Iowa City, Iowa.

What does Mary Ferentz do for a living?

According to Corridor Business, Mary Ferentz is the co-founder of the Iowa Ladies' Football Academy and serves as an advocate for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. She has raised more than $1.5 million through her academy for the Children’s Hospital for which she was honored with the Robert D. Ray Pillar of Character Award. Kirk and Mary began the“Ferentz Family Pediatric Research and Education Endowment Fund” in 2007.

How long have Kirk Ferentz and Mary Ferentz been married?

Kirk Ferentz has been married to his wife Mary Ferentz for the last 44 years. They are the parents of five children - Brian, Kelly, Joanne, James, and Steven.

FAQs on Kirk Ferentz

A. Kirk Ferentz was hired as the Iowa Hawkeyes head coach on December 2, 1998.

A. Kirk Ferentz’s Wife is Mary Ferentz.

A. Kirk Ferentz was born in Royal Oak, Michigan.

A. Kirk Ferentz is the father of former NFL player Brian Ferentz.

A. Kirk Ferentz has managed a record of 216-144 in his 29 years as a head coach.

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