Torrey Smith
American football wide receiver, Super Bowl champion
Born
January 26th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams including the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers. Achieved significant success during a noteworthy career, highlighted by winning Super Bowl XLVII with the Ravens. Known for speed and ability to stretch defenses, contributing to both offensive strategies and team dynamics throughout his career.
Won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens
Amassed over 4,000 receiving yards in NFL career
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