Dennis Keith Rodman is an American former professional basketball player known for his fierce defensive and rebounding abilities.

How many children did Dennis Rodman’s father have?

Dennis Rodman was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Shirley and Philander Rodman Jr. His father was an Air Force enlisted member, who later fought in the Vietnam War.

Philander eventually settled in the Philippines after he left the family. According to his father, Philander, Rodman has many brothers and sisters, either 26 or 28 siblings. However, according to Rodman, he is the oldest of a total of 47 children.

He and his two sisters, Debra and Kim, grew up in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas. Both sisters were considered more talented than he was in basketball.

Later the sister duo went on to become All-Americans at Louisiana Tech and Stephen F. Austin, respectively. Debra also won two national titles with the Lady Techsters.

Philander died of prostate cancer in Angeles City, Philippines, at age 79 on July 14, 2020.