Golden Tate

American Football Wide Receiver, Super Bowl XLVIII Champion

Golden Tate - American Football Wide Receiver, Super Bowl XLVIII Champion
Born

August 2nd, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional American football player, played as a wide receiver primarily for the Seattle Seahawks. Contributed to the team's victory in Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos. Accumulated over 500 receptions and 6,000 receiving yards during an NFL career that spanned several teams. Played college football at Notre Dame, finishing with significant records and accolades.

Winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks

Recording over 500 career receptions

Amassing over 6,000 receiving yards in the NFL

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