Every American Football fan should know a thing or two about Ryan Fitzpatrick, the quarterback who currently plies his trade with the Washington football team. Sadly, this is not the case for his wife, Liza Barber, almost nothing is known about her but that ends here.
Liza Barber Fitzpatrick is a former college football player, a football enthusiast, and wife of the fine quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick. Ryan has often described her as his greatest supporter and backbone. Below are more interesting facts about her that you need to know.
Liza Barber Biography
Very little is known about Liza prior to her meeting Ryan. Her date of birth is unknown and she has refused to discuss it. Nothing is known about her early life and the kind of family she hails from. For reasons best known to her, she has been very private about such issues.
Even as much of her upbringing is not known, it is quite common knowledge that she grew up in West Des Monies in the State of Iowa.
Also, we can tell that she had her high school education at Valley High School, West Des Monies, Iowa.
She has said that she used to feel on top of the world on the football field even as a young girl and she was good at it that she even got a soccer scholarship to Harvard University where she graduated in 2005. She played for her college and was captain of her team in 2004 and leader of the defensive unit in her final year in 2005.
Liza Barber was already an ‘All American’ player before she graduated. Not much is also know about her post-college life except that she is now a housewife to NFL’s quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick. And, from the look of things, she is enjoying every bit of it.
7 Interesting Facts About Liza Barber You Need to Know
1.How Did Liza Meet Ryan?
They have been dating since they met at Harvard University. Sports was what brought them together as Fitzpatrick played football for the school team. They both graduated in 2005 and moved in together but refused to make their relationship a public affair.
2. Liza And Ryan Are Married
The couple got married in the same 2006 but not much is known about the venue of the wedding or even the exact date they became man and wife. We can only affirm that they became life partners in front of family members and a few friends.
3. Ryan Proposed To Her Earlier Than He Planned
Ryan proposed to her in November 2006 although he said he proposed earlier than he wanted.
He and Liza maintained a joint account after they moved in together. What does that have to do with anything? We’ll tell you.
When Ryan believed it’s time to make things official with Liza, he had to secretly take money from the joint account to buy a ring which was quite awkward for him.
Anyway, he got the ring and kept it, waiting for the right time to propose. But then, they went shopping and she was accidentally double charged by the clerk of a clothing store in St Louis mall, L.A. Liza told the clerk that she would check whether the money had been returned when she got home. Now, Ryan was left with no option but to propose before she notices the missing amount which will ultimately ruin the surprise he had for her.
4. Liza Has Quite A Large Family
Liza and Ryan have an exceptionally large family for an American couple. They have 7 children; 4 girls and 3 boys.
The names of their kids are Ruby, Maizy, Zoey, Lucy, Tate, and Brady. The latest member of the family, their youngest son, was born in January 2019, they haven’t said anything to the media about his name.
5. She And Her Husband Don’t Take Off Their Wedding Rings
Liza Barber and her husband have an unspoken rule about not taking off their wedding rings for anything.
So, Ryan is one of the few NFL players who wear his wedding ring even while on the field of play.
6. Liza Barber Was An Athlete Too
She is a great athlete herself as she played soccer all through high school and college.
Liza was the captain of her team’s football team while in college. Ryan Fitzpatrick says she is his best and number 1 fan. She even gives him some tips about his game at times as a former athlete.
7. Her Husband Currently Plays For Washington Football Team
On March 18, 2021, Ryan was signed to the Washington football team. The contract was signed for a year.
Hopefully, he will do some Fitmagic to bring wins to his new team.
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Net Worth And Salary
Liza is a full housewife as she has dedicated her life to caring for her large family. But then, being married to Ryan Fitzpatrick means she shares a massive $24 million net worth with him.
In 2021, his contract with the Washington Football Team was signed for $10 million. As he is still active, his net worth is expected to increase in the coming years.
Ryan has done himself a great deal of good landing lucrative contracts and Liza Barber is very much proud of him.
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