Karl Mecklenburg

American football linebacker, Super Bowl champion

Karl Mecklenburg - American football linebacker, Super Bowl champion
Born

September 1st, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional American football as a linebacker, primarily for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL). Contributed to the team's success during the late 1980s and early 1990s, participating in three Super Bowls. Received recognition for performance on the field, including multiple Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors during career. Retired after the 1994 season.

Played linebacker for the Denver Broncos

Participated in three Super Bowls (Super Bowl XXII, XXIV, and XXXII)

Selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times

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