Jeremy Shockey

American football tight end and Super Bowl champion

Jeremy Shockey - American football tight end and Super Bowl champion
Born

August 18th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints. Achieved significant success, including two Pro Bowl selections. Won Super Bowl XLII with the New York Giants. Retired after contributing to the Saints, helping the team secure its first Super Bowl title in franchise history at Super Bowl XLIV.

Won Super Bowl XLII with New York Giants

Selected to two Pro Bowls

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