John Lynch (American football)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was John Lynch (American football) born?September 25, 1971
2. What is the college?Stanford University
3. What is the post-playing career?Color commentator for NFL on Fox (2008-2016)
4. Who is John Lynch?John Lynch is a Hall of Fame American football player who now works as the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers.
5. How did John Lynch become a football star?He played safety at Stanford, was picked by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1993 draft, became a top defender, and helped the team win Super Bowl XXXVII.

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