Damar Hamlin

American football safety, Super Bowl champion

Damar Hamlin - American football safety, Super Bowl champion
Born

March 24th, 1998
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a safety in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills. Achieved significant recognition during the 2020 and 2021 seasons for performance on the field. Suffered a cardiac arrest during a game in January 2023, which drew widespread attention and led to discussions about player safety and medical protocols in professional sports. Contributed to charity work and initiatives focused on healthcare and wellness.

Played for the Buffalo Bills

Received the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award

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