Bruce Smith
American football defensive end
Born
June 18th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played defensive end in the National Football League for 19 seasons, most notably with the Buffalo Bills. Recorded a total of 200 career sacks, which is the highest in NFL history. Played in four consecutive Super Bowls from 1990 to 1993 with the Bills, although the team did not win a championship during that span. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.
Recorded 200 career sacks
Played in four Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009
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