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Andre Bernard Tippett Sr. (born December 27, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the New England Patriots. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, where he was recognized as a consensus All-American in 1981.
Full Name: Andre Bernard Tippett. Birthdate: December 27, 1959. Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama. High School: Barringer (Newark, NJ) Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: February 2, 2008 Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 2, 2008. Presenter: Robert Kraft, New England Patriots Chairman & CEO
Dec 2, 2022 · New England Patriots Hall of Fame pass rusher Andre Tippett helped revolutionize the linebacker position in the National Football League. Tippett hit his stride with Raymond Berry’s Patriots in the mid-to-late 1980s. He dominated the opposition at a time when linebackers grew bigger and faster.
2x All-Pro. HOF All-1980s Team. 1985 UPI Def. PoY. 56 56. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. SUMMARY. Career. G. AV. Sk. Checkout the latest stats for Andre Tippett. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
Linebacker | 1982-1988, 1990-93. Andre Tippett was one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history, spending his entire 12-year career with the Patriots. A strong-side linebacker who excelled at rushing the passer, Tippett set the record for most sacks over a two-year period with 35 in the 1984 and 1985 seasons and holds the franchise record for ...
Apr 17, 2023 · A five-time Pro Bowl selection and accomplished martial artist, Andre Tippett’s career in and out of football shines in the Gold Jacket Spotlight this week. Tickets for the 2024 Hall of Fame Game and Enshrinement are on sale now!
Andre Bernard Tippett Sr. (born December 27, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the New England Patriots. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, where he was recognized as a consensus All-American in 1981.
