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Tippett was an All-American defensive end and a three-year letterman at the University of Iowa. He was also a two-time All-Big Ten selection (1980 and 1981). In 1981, he helped lead the Hawkeyes to their first winning season, their first Big Ten title, and first Rose Bowl in two decades.
The New England Patriots selected Andre Tippett in the second round of the 1982 NFL Draft. Used primarily on special teams during his strike-shortened rookie season, Tippett earned a starter’s spot beginning in 1983.
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2 de dic. de 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Andre Tippett, a Hall of Fame linebacker who revolutionized the position in the NFL. Discover how he overcame obstacles, developed his skills, and led the Patriots to their first Super Bowl.
Andre Tippett played 12 seasons with the Patriots and set the franchise record for career sacks with 100. He was the Defensive Player of the Year for the 1985 AFC Champion Patriots and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
Andre Tippett is a defensive end who played for Iowa and the New England Patriots. He is a College Football and Pro Football Hall of Famer, and the Patriots' all-time sacks leader.
The five-time Pro Bowler and 1985 NFL Defensive Player of the Year is the Patriots' all-time sacks leader and guided the team to an appearance in Super Bowl XX. Tippett is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.
