Rolf Benirschke

Rolf Benirschke (born February 7 1955) was a kicker in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers from 1978 to 1987.

Life after football

Rolf hosted the TV game show Wheel of Fortune in 1989. In November of 1996 he published his book, Alive and Kicking! Rolf is married with four children. He is active in the San Diego, California area, volunteering his time with organizations like the San Diego Zoo, Scripps Hospital, United Way, the Chargers, and the San Diego Blood Bank.

Related Topics:
Game show - Wheel of Fortune - 1989 - November - 1996 - San Diego, California - San Diego Zoo - Scripps Hospital - United Way - San Diego Blood Bank

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Every year, Rolf is in charge of the Rolf Benirschke Legacy Golf Invitational, held at the Rancho Santa Fe Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Every year, some of the money is donated to charities like the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.

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There is a rumor going about Rolf wanting GSN to acquire his Daytime Wheel Of Fortune episodes. If the rumor is true the episodes will finally see the light of day after not having been broadcasted for 16 years.

Related Topics:
GSN - Wheel Of Fortune

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