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Bruce Smith is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft and played for the team for 15 years. He then played for the Washington Redskins for four seasons.
Smith was one of the most dominant
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Bruce Smith is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft and played for the team for 15 years. He then played for the Washington Redskins for four seasons.
Smith was one of the most dominant defensive players in the NFL during his career. He was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He was also named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.
Smith was known for his pass-rushing ability and was one of the most prolific sack artists in NFL history. He holds the NFL record for most career sacks with 200. He also holds the record for most sacks in a single season with 22.5 in 1990. He was a key member of the Bills' defense during their four consecutive Super Bowl appearances in the early 1990s.
Smith was a leader on and off the field. He was named the Bills' Walter Payton Man of the Year in 1995 for his work in the community. He was also a leader in the locker room and was voted a team captain by his teammates for nine consecutive seasons.
Bruce Smith was one of the most dominant defensive players in NFL history. He was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection, a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and a member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s. He holds the NFL record for most career sacks and most sacks in a single season. He was a leader on and off the field and a key member of the Bills' defense during their four consecutive Super Bowl appearances in the early 1990s. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.
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