Doug Baldwin
American football wide receiver, Super Bowl champion
Born
September 21st, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Seattle Seahawks from 2011 to 2018. Contributed to the team's victory in Super Bowl XLVIII, securing a championship title. Achieved recognition for progression from undrafted free agent to a key player in the Seahawks' offense. Was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2016 due to outstanding performance during the season.
Won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks
Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2016
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