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MICHAEL STRAHAN shocked the Fox NFL Sunday crew by making a major family announcement.
The New York Giants legend was on the broadcast alongside Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Co this weekend.
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He decided to take time at the start of the program to reveal his daughter Tanita, 32, had just given birth to a baby.
The 52-year-old revealed she had named the newborn boy Onyx, and said it means ‘black’.
His Fox broadcast team-mates told him “congrats grandpa” after he made the declaration.
Strahan clapped his hands together and was seen beaming throughout the start of the show.
“Yes, I am a grandfather everybody”, said the Good Morning America host.
“My daughter Tanita had my grandson, Onyx, is his name.
“That means black, in case you were wondering.
“It’s really special because I know you guys have gone through this.
“I’m just happy to be able to join you in that club.”
Long was the quickest to react to the news, telling Strahan of his own experiences.
“Grandkids are great”, he said.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback icon Bradshaw then asked for a health update on Tanita.
He asked: “Daughter is good?”
Strahan replied: “Daughter is fantastic.
Michael Strahan’s NFL career
Michael Strahan is one of the most recognizable faces on television.
But he came into his media career off the back of a hugely successful stint in the NFL.
Strahan spent 14 years all with the New York Giants from 1993 to 2007.
He was a seven-time Pro Bowler and helped them win the Super Bowl in 2007 – ending the New England Patriots’ hopes of a perfect season.
Strahan was also a two-time NFL sacks leader and also won Defensive Player of the Year.
The ex-Giants star set the single-season sack record with 22.5 in 2001 – a feat which was matched by J.J. Watt exactly 20 years later.
He is one of the best defensive stars to have ever played the game – finishing with 141.5 career sacks and 854 tackles.
“Not much sleep though.”
The Fox NFL Sunday team seemed to be in good spirits throughout the show after the announcement.
“Another member to the family, congratulations to all”, host Curt Menefee was quick to add.
Earlier in the Fox NFL Kickoff show, Strahan had given a brutal assessment of the Baltimore Ravens defence.
The Giants superstar claimed the team had lost their “intimidation and mystique” on that side of the ball.
Meanwhile, Bradshaw’s performance on Fox NFL Sunday received a mixed reaction by viewers at home.
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