Michael Dickson

Gridiron football punter, Super Bowl champion

Michael Dickson - Gridiron football punter, Super Bowl champion
Born

January 4th, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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An Australian gridiron football player. Transitioned from Australian rules football to American football. Played college football at the University of Texas, where gained recognition for exceptional punting skills. Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2018. Contributed to the team's success in winning Super Bowl XLVIII, showcasing strong performance throughout his career.

Played for the Seattle Seahawks

Won Super Bowl XLVIII

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