John Hannah

American football player and coach

John Hannah - American football player and coach
Born

April 4th, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in American football, this individual played as a guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots. Renowned for exceptional skills on the field, earned All-Pro honors multiple times and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991. Transitioned from playing to coaching, contributing to various teams including the University of Alabama. Influenced the game through both playing and coaching roles.

Played for the New England Patriots

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

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