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Champ Bailey

June 22, 1978 - Champ Bailey Pro Football Hall of Fame Cornerback that played for the Washington Redskins...

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FOOTBALL TEAM | Denver Broncos

"Champ Bailey"

Last updated 📅 2024-06-22

June 22, 1978 - Champ Bailey Pro Football Hall of Fame Cornerback that played for the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos during his 15 year career in the NFL. Champ was selected to a whopping 12 Pro Bowls (the most of any defensive back in NFL history), and was 1st Team All-Pro 3 times. Bailey prepared for the NFL by playing for the Georgia Bulldogs in college.

As a pro, he registered 52 interceptions in 215 games played, truly a shutdown, ball-hawking corner.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Champ Bailey's football career, especially during his college days at the University of Georgia, was his incredible versatility. While he became a Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback, he was a true "do-it-all" player for the Bulldogs.

During his standout 1998 season, he played over 1,000 snaps, seeing significant action on offense (at wide receiver), defense (at cornerback), and special teams (as a kick and punt returner). He even finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting that year, a rare feat for a defensive player. This exceptional athleticism and willingness to contribute in all three phases of the game truly set him apart.

  • HASHTAGS: #June22 #BaileyChamp #ChampBailey #DefensiveBack #DenverBroncos #GeorgiaBulldogs #WashingtonCommanders #WashingtonRedskins #Number04 #Number24 #CollegeFootballHallofFame #ProFootballHallofFame
  • DOB: June 22
  • EVENTDAY: June 22
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Bailey Champ, Champ Bailey
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Defensive Back
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Denver Broncos, Georgia Bulldogs, Washington Commanders, Washington Redskins
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 04
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 24
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame
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