Stephen Gostkowski

American football kicker, Super Bowl champion

Stephen Gostkowski - American football kicker, Super Bowl champion
Born

January 28th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American football kicker, played for the New England Patriots in the NFL from 2006 to 2019. Contributed to three Super Bowl victories with the team and was selected for the Pro Bowl multiple times. Holds franchise records for field goals and scoring. Became a reliable scoring option and demonstrated consistency throughout a lengthy career.

Kicked for the New England Patriots

Won three Super Bowl titles

Selected to four Pro Bowls

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