Andre Tippett

American football linebacker and coach

Andre Tippett - American football linebacker and coach
Born

December 27th, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots from 1982 to 1993. Selected to the Pro Bowl five times and received the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 1985. Contributed to the Patriots' journey to Super Bowl XX. After retiring as a player, served as an assistant coach for various teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

Selected to the Pro Bowl five times

Won NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1985

Part of the New England Patriots' Super Bowl XX team

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008

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