Tyler Sash
American football player, Super Bowl champion
Born
May 27th, 1988
36 years ago
Died
September 8th, 2015
9 years ago — 27 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played safety in the National Football League, primarily for the New York Giants. Drafted in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Contributed to the team during the 2011 season, culminating in a victory at Super Bowl XLVI. Played college football at the University of Iowa before entering the NFL, showcasing strong defensive skills.
Played safety for the New York Giants
Won Super Bowl XLVI
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