Ottis Anderson

American football player and sportscaster

Ottis Anderson - American football player and sportscaster
Born

January 19th, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and the Seattle Seahawks. Achieved significant success, including winning Super Bowl XXI with the New York Giants. Transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting after retiring from professional football. Inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame for collegiate accomplishments.

Won Super Bowl XXI with the New York Giants

Selected as NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1979

Inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame

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