Scott Kooistra
American football player, Super Bowl champion
Born
October 14th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional American football player, Kooistra played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in 2003 and played for teams including the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Redskins. Kooistra contributed to the team's success during his career, particularly with the Bengals. He participated in several playoff games and was part of the Bengals roster during their Super Bowl run.
Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2003
Played in Super Bowl XLIII
Contributed to playoff appearances with the Bengals
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