Justin Tucker is one of the finest placekickers of all time and his contribution to football is unforgettable, thanks to his parents who encouraged him throughout his journey. Justin has always talked about his folks, Paul Tucker, and Michelle Tucker’s influence on his life, especially in his career.
Besides Justin, Paul and Michelle have two more kids and we must say the lovebirds did a marvelous job raising three successful children while giving time to their careers.
His Parents Have Been Together Since Early 20s
Paul and Michelle Tucker have been together since their early 20s. The duo tied the knot when they were 20 and 21, and have been living a happy conjugal life ever since. Both Paul and Michelle are University of Texas graduates, so we can assume that the duo started dating during their college days.
Besides Justin, the husband and wife have two daughters, Nicole, and Samantha Tucker who live close to them in Austin, Texas.
Their Youngest Daughter was A High School Swimming Champion
Paul and Michelle’s youngest daughter, Samantha was a swimming gold medalist in high school. She attended Westlake High School where she participated in many swimming competitions. Notably, she won the 400m and 800m freestyle relays at the 2008 FINA World Youth Championships. She also competed during her years at the University of Texas.
Samantha is currently working at Perspire Sauna Studios in Austin.
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Besides, Nicole, the couple’s oldest daughter, is happily married to a real estate agent in Austin. Likewise, their son, Justin has been happily married to Amanda Bass since 2015.
Paul Is A Renowned Cardiologist
According to his LinkedIn profile, Dr. Paul Tucker is an interventional cardiology specialist in Austin. He is experienced in the field of heart conditions and adult congenital heart conditions. He grew up in Houston but moved to Austin, Texas.
Talking about his education, Tucker completed his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He got his bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Texas.
Dr. Tucker is now a member of the Texas Monthly Super Doctor Hall of Frame and has been elected as a Texas Monthly Super Doctor 13 times. Besides his achievements, he has worked as Chief of Cardiology at St.David’s South Austin Medical Center and peer reviewer for the the Texas Medical Foundation.
Likewise, Mrs. Michelle Tucker is a photography enthusiast who has her own photography boutique business. She is a professional photographer specializing in individual and family portraits, business headshots, and wedding photos. She is also a fellow graduate of the University of Texas.
They Are Members of St. John Neumann Catholic Church
The Tucker family follows Christianity and has frequently expressed their religious belief. They have been involved with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a Catholic organization that leads men and women to grow spiritually.
Michelle has shared how it pleased her that her son is able to pray before each game. Justin said, “I’m a big believer of my experience growing up, that the family that prays together stays together.”
Besides their membership in the church, they are working for a charity that delivers food and basic clothing to the homeless in Austin.
Justin’s Parents Help Raise His Son
Paul and Michelle have their professional engagements, however, they always love to play with their grandson whenever they get time. Justin and Amanda’s baby boy Easton Hayes was born in 2016.
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The NFL player frequently shares about his parents’ contribution to raising Easton and the bond they have with the young child.
Are Role Models to Their Children
As parents influence their children’s behavior, their kids turn out to be strong and successful people. Although the daughter’s input regarding their mom and dad isn’t available, Justin has always expressed his gratitude towards them.
In an interview; he shared how his dad taught him the importance of being well-rounded and working hard which stuck with him throughout his life.
Likewise, his mom and dad influenced him to be a believer in god. As they were members of a church, they were at the church all the time. It was like he basically grew up in a church.
Paul And Michelle Helped Justin To Kick-Start His Career
Justin switched from soccer to football in middle school. Michelle, his mother, said,
He stepped forward to kick. He really wanted to play on the field. He started kicking the ball and he realized that he was pretty good at it.
His father, Paul was a supportive father as he used to drive him to all his practices. Besides, his skills became really good when Paul hired Doug Blevins to work with him for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker are proud of their son’s accomplishments.