Deion Branch
American football wide receiver, Super Bowl MVP
Born
July 18th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played wide receiver in the National Football League. Spent most of the career with the New England Patriots. Helped the team win two Super Bowl championships and was named Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl XXXIX. Also played for the Seattle Seahawks, contributing to the team's offensive strategies. After retiring from professional football, transitioned into coaching and mentoring younger players.
Won Super Bowl XXXVIII and Super Bowl XXXIX with the New England Patriots
Named Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl XXXIX
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