John Lynch (NFL)

John Terrence Lynch (born September 25, 1971 in Hinsdale, Illinois) is a standout American football defensive back in the NFL who currently plays for the Denver Broncos. He was drafted out of Stanford University by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (82nd pick overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. After many years with the Buccaneers, Lynch signed a free agent contract to join the Broncos prior to the 2004 season.

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September 25 - 1971 - Hinsdale, Illinois - American football - NFL - Denver Broncos - Stanford University - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 1993 - NFL Draft - Free agent - 2004

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Lynch was known throughout the NFL as a ferocious hitter, often punishing wide recievers who crossed the middle of the field trying to catch footballs, and once knocked out his brother-in-law, John Allred, at the time playing TE for the Chicago Bears, with a helmet-to-helmet hit.

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In 1992, Lynch, who was a two sport star in both baseball and football at Stanford, threw the first pitch ever for the Florida Marlins organization, for a minor league affiliate of the Marlins.

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1992 - Baseball - Florida Marlins

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Lynch attended Torrey Pines High School.

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