Antoine Bethea
American football safety, Super Bowl champion
Born
July 27th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. Spent the majority of career with the Indianapolis Colts, contributing to a Super Bowl victory in 2007. Also played for the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants, providing veteran experience to the defense. Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2007 and recognized for consistent performance and leadership on the field.
Winning Super Bowl XLI with the Colts
Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2007
Starting safety for multiple seasons
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