Mike Quinn
American football player and quarterback
Born
April 15th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a quarterback in the National Football League. His career included stints with the Miami Dolphins and the San Francisco 49ers. Contributed to the development of the quarterback position during the 1990s and played for several teams, often in backup roles. He showed resilience and adaptability, participating in various games and honing skills that contributed to the teams he represented.
Played for the Miami Dolphins
Played for the San Francisco 49ers
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