Van Tiffin
No headshot available
Position: SPEC
Date of Birth: September 6, 1965
Height / Weight: 5'9" / 155 lbs
First Team: MIA (1987)
Last Team: TB (1987)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Van Tiffin - Career Overview
Position: Specialist (SPEC)Date of Birth: September 6, 1965
Career History
- Miami Dolphins (MIA) - 1987
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) - 1987
Highlights and Accomplishments
- Van Tiffin played in the NFL for a brief period in 1987, taking the field for both the Miami Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during that season.
- Known primarily as a specialist, Tiffin contributed to the teams' special teams units, although his tenure in the league was short.
- His time in the NFL coincided with a unique year, as 1987 was marked by a players' strike, which affected the league and resulted in replacement players being used.
- Before his professional career, Tiffin was recognized for his kicking abilities at the collegiate level, which paved the way for his entry into the NFL.
Legacy
Though Van Tiffin may not be as widely known as some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a specialist player during a tumultuous season in NFL history remain a part of the league's rich tapestry. His brief involvement in two different franchises highlights the competitive nature of professional football and the challenges faced by players during the 1987 season.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
13920, , 1965-09-06, Van Tiffin, Van, Tiffin
Hello!
I have been compiling Football Data for years to help me dominate my Fantasy Fooball and PickEm Leagues. I see so many frustrated people out there struggling to find the data they were looking for, so I decided to start making this available to you as well.I specialize in making information easy to get to in simple formats, that get you the information you need FAST.
If you find this useful, please help this website grow by telling your friends or posting a link.