Phil Dawson
American football placekicker
Born
January 23rd, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. Spent the majority of career with the Cleveland Browns, establishing himself as a reliable scorer. Earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2012, marking a notable recognition of talent at the position. Signed with the San Francisco 49ers for the 2013 season, continuing to contribute as a placekicker before retiring in 2015.
Scored over 1,200 points in NFL
Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2012
Played primarily for the Cleveland Browns
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