Junior Seau

American football linebacker and Hall of Famer

Junior Seau - American football linebacker and Hall of Famer
Born

January 19th, 1969
56 years ago

Died

2012
13 years ago — 43 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a linebacker in the National Football League for 20 seasons. Spent the majority of career with the San Diego Chargers after being drafted in 1990. Earned Pro Bowl selections for 12 consecutive years. Played in Super Bowl XXIX with the Chargers. Also had stints with the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.

12-time Pro Bowl selection

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

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