Bruce Smith

American football defensive end

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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