Michael Irvin Admits Using $1M Check to Attract Women

Michael Irvin, Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, shared on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay podcast that he once left his first $1 million check on his bedroom table to impress women early in his career. Irvin joked that this display worked better than any financial plan, despite his financial advisors urging him to deposit the check. Growing up in poverty, Irvin admitted he initially struggled to manage his wealth but eventually turned his rookie contract into a celebrated NFL career, winning three Super Bowls. Beyond his football legacy, Irvin has been open about his personal life, including his marriage to Sandy Harrell since 1990 and her battle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, which he manages by providing home care and nurses. He expressed the emotional challenges of Sandy's condition but emphasized his commitment to keeping her at home rather than in a care facility. Irvin also criticized the Dallas Cowboys' decision to trade linebacker Micah Parsons, calling it one of the franchise's worst moves.