Ricky Watters

American football running back

Ricky Watters - American football running back
Born

April 7th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional American football as a running back from 1991 to 2001. Spent time with the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Seattle Seahawks. Achieved significant success in the NFL, contributing to multiple team playoff appearances and earning Pro Bowl selections. Helped the 49ers secure a Super Bowl championship in Super Bowl XXIX.

Won Super Bowl XXIX with the San Francisco 49ers

Selected to the Pro Bowl three times

Rushed for over 10,000 career yards

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