London Fletcher

American football linebacker, Super Bowl winner

London Fletcher - American football linebacker, Super Bowl winner
Born

May 19th, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a linebacker in the National Football League for 16 seasons. Primarily associated with the St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins, and the Buffalo Bills. Achieved notable success, including a Super Bowl championship with the Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV. Renowned for consistency and durability, Fletcher participated in the Pro Bowl three times during his career and was recognized for his leadership on and off the field.

Winning Super Bowl XXXIV with the St. Louis Rams

Selected to the Pro Bowl three times

Recorded over 1,000 career tackles

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