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Does Joe Flacco owe his career longevity to Dana's unwavering support and tough love?

Behind every successful man, there is a loving and supporting partner! The Indianapolis Colts quarterback is no different in this regard. When Joe Flacco isn’t busy leading his team toward the Super Bowl every season, he spends time with his wife, Dana Grady Flacco. But who is she?

Born on February 24, 1985, to Daniel Grady and Deborah Grady, Dana is the wife of Super Bowl XLVII MVP Joe Flacco. Dana and her three siblings – Zachary, Sara, and Lisa – were raised in Audubon, New Jersey. As obvious, Mrs. Flacco attended Audubon High School in Camden County, and that’s the place where she met the love of her life.

However, their romantic story started when they were in their senior year. As per multiple outlets, the couple dated each other throughout their college journey before getting married on June 25, 2011, with family and friends in attendance. But here the celebration didn’t end! Now imagine celebrating your biggest day at the place where it all started! It will be a beautiful memory, isn’t it? Similarly, to recall the initial days of their love story, Joe and Dana uniquely did something like that.

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After their 2011 wedding, Joe and Dana celebrated their big moment by taking their wedding party on a trolley tour of their hometown. They visited meaningful locations, including where they first met. To give a glimpse to their fans, the couple shared a series of photos from the day, which showed Dana and Joe Flacco “posing outside their old high school with Joe’s groomsmen in a mock football lineup.”

In addition to that, they returned to Audubon High, where Joe first played organized football, and Dana even spiked a ball to him, commemorating their shared history.

Apart from that, by profession, we are unaware of what Dana does. But she frequently appears in the pictures posted by Joe Flacco with their family on Instagram. But wait! It’s not just the couple living together; their happy life is enhanced by their five adorable children – four sons and one daughter. Their first son, Stephen, was born in June 2012, followed by Daniel in September 2013, and Francis in January 2015. The couple’s only daughter, Evelyn, was born in 2016. As expected, Joe expressed the wonderful feeling of having a girl after three sons. The quarterback described the experience of having a girl after three boys as a surprise.

He said, “It was definitely different. Seeing a girl come out after three boys was a bit of a shock. Everybody is beyond overjoyed, beyond pumped.” Their fifth child, Thomas, completed the Flacco’s family.

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Does Joe Flacco owe his career longevity to Dana's unwavering support and tough love?

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There are times when Flacco has to move from one place to the other because of his career, but his family, which comprises kids and his wife, keeps moving with him. They all support the quarterback on his football journey. But it’s meaningful to note that Dana is one of the biggest cheerleaders in the family, who can even fight with him if he fails to give his best on the field.

Dana and Joe Flacco: Together forever!

Throughout Joe Flacco’s impressive 15-year NFL career, Dana has been his steadfast companion, sharing in every triumph and challenge. From glamorous red carpet-events to high-profile fashion shows, she’s been there through it all. Their first notable public appearance was at the 2013 ESPY Awards, where Joe was nominated for the best championship performance. This was just the beginning of their journey together in the spotlight.

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Later that year, they enjoyed a front-row seat at a Tommy Hilfiger runway show for his Fall 2013 men’s collection.

But Dana’s role extends beyond the glitz and glamor. She also plays a crucial part in Joe’s professional life by offering candid feedback. For instance, during Joe’s time with the Ravens, he occasionally played both quarterback and wide receiver. Although it was true that he didn’t particularly enjoy that position, he still played because it was needed for practice.

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In such cases, WAGs help their partners understand their likes and dislikes. But it was not the case with Dana. She was not a person to hold back, as she told him he needed to show more interest in the field. Joe Flacco lightheartedly shared this moment during a 2018 press conference, saying, “My wife gave me crap the one day, told me I need to look more interested out there.

This example reflects Dana Flacco’s genuine and deep love for her husband, as she wants to see him shine in every task he takes on!