James Harrison

American football linebacker, Super Bowl champion

James Harrison - American football linebacker, Super Bowl champion
Born

May 4th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Achieved significant success during tenure with the team, culminating in two Super Bowl victories. Notable for outstanding defensive skills, leading the league in sacks in 2008. Earned the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2008 for exceptional performance throughout the season. Also played for the Cincinnati Bengals late in career, contributing to the team's defensive lineup.

Won Super Bowl XL and XLIII with the Steelers

Named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2008

Led the NFL in sacks in 2008

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