A. J. Hawk
American football linebacker and analyst
Born
January 6th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional American football linebacker and analyst, played for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL. Contributed to the team's Super Bowl XLV victory. Transitioned into a career in sports analysis, providing insights on various sports media platforms.
Played for the Green Bay Packers
Won Super Bowl XLV
Served as a sports analyst
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