Lawrence Tynes

American football kicker and Super Bowl champion

Lawrence Tynes - American football kicker and Super Bowl champion
Born

May 3rd, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a placekicker in the National Football League. Spent much of career with the New York Giants and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Achieved recognition for contributions to the Giants' Super Bowl XLII and XLVI victories. Notable for a strong kicking performance, including several critical field goals during playoff games.

Won Super Bowl XLII with New York Giants

Won Super Bowl XLVI with New York Giants

Scored 1,046 career points

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