Santana Moss

American football wide receiver, Super Bowl champion

Santana Moss - American football wide receiver, Super Bowl champion
Born

June 1st, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) primarily for the Washington Redskins. Recorded significant achievements in a career spanning from 2001 to 2015. Contributed to the Redskins' victory in Super Bowl XLII. Earned Pro Bowl selections for exceptional performance.

Won Super Bowl XLII with the New York Giants

Recorded over 10,000 career receiving yards

Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2005 and 2008

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