Fred Dean
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Fred Dean - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: February 24, 1952
Teams Played For
- San Diego Chargers (SD) - 1975 to 1980
- San Francisco 49ers (SF) - 1981 to 1985
Position
Defensive Lineman (DL)
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Pro Bowl Selections: 4 times (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983)
- First-Team All-Pro: 2 times (1981, 1984)
- Two-Time Super Bowl Champion: Super Bowl XVI (1982), Super Bowl XIX (1985)
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 2008
- Member of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
Career Overview
Fred Dean was a dominant defensive lineman known for his speed and agility on the field. After being drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 1975, he quickly established himself as a key player, earning Pro Bowl honors multiple times during his tenure with the team. In 1981, Dean was traded to the San Francisco 49ers, where he played an instrumental role in the team's defensive success and contributed to their Super Bowl victories.
Legacy
Fred Dean is remembered as one of the great defensive players of his era, and his influence on the game is still recognized today. His induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame cements his legacy as one of the all-time greats in NFL history.
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