Ahmad Rashad

American football player and sportscaster

Ahmad Rashad - American football player and sportscaster
Born

November 19th, 1949
75 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a wide receiver in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings and the Buffalo Bills. Achieved Pro Bowl selections and contributed to the Vikings' appearance in Super Bowl VIII. Transitioned to a successful career in sports broadcasting, serving as a host and analyst for several networks, including NBC. Worked on programs such as 'NBA on NBC' and 'Inside Stuff'.

Played for the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills

Selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times

Contributed to the Vikings' Super Bowl VIII appearance

Served as a sports broadcaster for NBC

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