Bubba Franks

American football tight end, Super Bowl champion

Bubba Franks - American football tight end, Super Bowl champion
Born

January 6th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional American football player, recognized for playing the tight end position. Played for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL) from 2000 to 2007. Contributed to the team's success during the 2010 season by winning Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Also played for the New York Jets in 2008.

Won Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers

Played tight end from 2000 to 2008

Selected in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft

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