It's not a secret to anyone that every sport has its own rules and regulations and in order to play the game fairly these rules must be followed. Just like any other sport American football has its own rules and regulations and maintaining these rules and ensuring that the game is being played fairly is the job of the game referee. Being a referee in American football is not an easy job; it requires mental and physical strength to make fierce and unbiased decisions in tense moments. When we think of such referees who are known for their fairness the name of John Hussey is certainly one of them. John Hussey is an American professional official who works as a referee in the National Football League. He was born in Torrance, California, in 1964. Currently, he is 59 years old.
John Hussey's officiating career started in 2002 when he was initially hired by the NFL as a line Judge in 2002. He was a part of the 2011 Super Bowl as a line judge and after more than a decade of being a line judge, Hussey was finally promoted to the position of referee in 2015. He made his official debut in a match between Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 season. John Hussey in his career as a referee has officiated in many big matches like the 2016 NFC Championship Game and the 2020 Pro Bowl. John Hussey is married to Paula Hussey. The couple have now been married for over 20 years and since then they have been blessed with three children.
How much does John Hussey make?
John Hussey makes around $300,000 annually. His salary is mostly the reflection of his officiating career in the NFL, and he also earns per-game bonuses which are based on the importance of the game. Hussey's estimated net worth is around $3.5 million in 2023. He is considered one of the best referees in the entire league. He is also one of the most well-respected referees in the league because of fairness and unbiased decision-making in crucial moments.
FAQs
A. Yes, John Hussey is married to Paula Hussey. The Couple now have been together for over 20 years and have been blessed with three children.
A. John Hussey has never worked as the referee in the Super Bowl. However, he has worked as the line judge in the 2011 Super Bowl.
A. The uniform number of John Hussey as a referee in the National Football League is 35.
A. John Hussey was initially hired by the NFL as a line judge in 2002 after many years of working as a line judge he was promoted to the position of referee in 2015.
A. John Hussey is considered one of the best referees in the entire NFL because of his fierce mentality and his capability to make unbiased decisions in any stage of the game.
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