John Kuhn

American football fullback and Super Bowl champion

John Kuhn - American football fullback and Super Bowl champion
Born

September 9th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, most notably the Green Bay Packers. Contributed to the Packers' victory in Super Bowl XLV. Has a reputation for strong blocking skills and versatility on the field. After going undrafted, signed as a rookie free agent and established a role as a reliable player in both offensive and special teams.

Won Super Bowl XLV with Green Bay Packers

Played for Green Bay Packers from 2007 to 2015

Notable for versatility and blocking skills

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