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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