Who are Pat Freiermuth’s parents? Meet John, the dad of “Mr. Basketball,” and Dianne, the mom of the former field hockey coach

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth became the 14th-best tight end in the NFL, despite a less than satisfactory final season. The 25-year-old was sidelined for around five games last season due to an unfortunate hamstring injury. But one thing that has always accompanied him through difficult times is the unwavering support of his parents. His father, John Freiermuth, and mother, Dianne Freiermuth, were constant pillars of his support and played an important role in shaping his football career.

Interestingly, the NFL TE tutors both have athletic backgrounds, which helped Pat develop the discipline and athletic skills required. His father is known as ‘Mr. Basketball’. Due to his spectacular basketball skills, he earned this title as his nickname. The senior Freiermuth showed his athletic skills while playing basketball for Saint Anselm College in Goffstown, New Hampshire, in 1988. During this period, he was one of the most prominent basketball players and became more later a teacher in Massachusetts.

However, it was not only his sportsman father who pushed him to achieve his NFL aspirations, but also his sportsman mother, Dianne, who left a significant impact on him. She mentored several student hockey players at North Andover High School in Massachusetts. During her 15 years at the school, with her genuine guidance and help, Pat’s mother led the team to two Northern Section titles. Apart from this, the mother of three has also impressed hockey fans with her splendid record of 147-85 win-loss during her magnificent tenure as a hockey coach. Additionally, she is currently a history teacher in Massachusetts, just like NFL TE’s father.

There is no doubt that children inherit talents from their parents. Likewise, John and Dianne’s sons took away their athletic talent. Pat’s older brother, Tim, also coaches football at Hamilton-Wenham High School in Wenham, Massachusetts. Besides that, he played for the Springfield College football team in Massachusetts as an offensive lineman. So it seems that Pat Freiermuth has sport in his blood.

Penn State’s first-team All-Big Ten playoff winner not only received support from his parents and big brother, but his non-athletic sister Megan was also his staunch supporter throughout his career and often encourages him from the stands.

Earlier, when Pat was suffering from an injury, it was his family and parents who encouraged him to make a comeback in the Big Ten game. And Freiermuth also lived up to his parents’ expectations. The NFL TE had revealed the major support of his family, showing his unconditional love for them. “My family has been with me throughout my career. They know how much I love football. The support they gave me during this difficult time was incredible. They pressed the accelerator hard. They helped me and helped the Big Ten come back, and I’m grateful for that. The season that followed meant a lot. »

On top of that, the Merrimac, Massachusetts native previously revealed that he is a “mama’s boy” and also expressed his deep gratitude to his parents.

Pat Freiermuth credits parental support for NFL success

Thanks to the unwavering support of his parents, the former PSU player made a remarkable return to Big Ten games. He could not hide his feelings by showing his deep affection for his parents. Obviously, he shares a very close bond with them. “It meant a lot to me. You know, obviously, my mom is my rock, and I’m not afraid to admit that. I’m a big mommy’s boy. I love my mom and my dad is always picking on me because I’m always calling my mom or texting my mom because we have a great relationship.

In addition to highlighting his affection for his mother, Penn State’s preseason All-American TE also explained his father’s contribution to his career at Penn State. “I appreciate so much what she did. And, you know, she put her name out there, but my dad helped her out a lot, too. So really, it’s both my parents. My dad’s just not a big social media person. So, I mean, I really appreciate them and how hard they fought for me to be able to play at Penn State again. And really, not just me, but my whole team and the whole Big Ten Conference,” he remarked in one of his interviews in 2020.

Therefore, retaining the unwavering support of his athletic parents, he finished his remarkable collegiate career at Penn State with 16 career TDs and second-most among PSU tight ends, as well as several awards and nominations. And then, he was also selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He recorded 60 receptions for 497 yards with seven touchdowns last season. But he is looking for a better next season, with the strong support of his parents.