Since the late 1980s, when Doug Pederson was a quarterback at Northern Louisiana University, the two have been together. Although the exact date of the couple’s meeting is unknown, they have been married for 32 years, having tied the knot in 1991.
The Focus states that Jeannie Young gave birth to Jeannie Pederson in December 1969. She came from a working-class background and attended Louisiana College to further her education.
“I had a significant other, but since Doug was a quarterback and all, I thought I’d have a look.” We got along well, and he was really kind and courteous. In addition, I could wear heels with him because of his height.
Obviously, it worked out nicely because in 1991, as Doug was wrapping up his college education, the couple got married. Four years later, Jeannie was living the life she had always dreamed of, while Doug Pederson was heading to Germany to try and restart his football career.
Remarkably, Jeannie participated in athletics at her university as well. She played basketball and represented her school, though she didn’t have much luck. She was an athlete, but her football knowledge was lacking. Jeannie discussed her football knowledge both before and after meeting and falling in love with Doug in an interview with SJ Magazine. Says she:
“My knowledge of football was quite limited when I first met Doug. Apart from that, I was aware of what the quarterback did, so no. He used to quiz me on NFL teams, and aside from the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints, I had no idea who the other teams were or if they were in the NFC or AFC. I now talk football with the guys and feel like one of them.