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- His formal induction into the Hall of Fame next summer will celebrate a storied 15-year playing career that included nine Pro Bowl selections, four Associated Press All-Pro awards, a Super Bowl championship and inclusion in the Rings of Honor of two different NFL franchises. Lynch was also known as one of the hardest hitters in NFL history.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected John Lynch out of Stanford in the third round, 82nd choice overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft. A hard-hitting and smart playmaking safety, Lynch was a vital addition to the Buccaneers defense that soon dominated the NFL.
- 5 Moments that Defined John Lynch’s Hall of Fame Career
Personal accolades help build a Hall of Fame career, and...
- 5 Moments that Defined John Lynch’s Hall of Fame Career
Mar 10, 2024 · Thankfully, legendary coach Bill Walsh intervened and convinced Lynch to stick with football. It turned out to be a life-altering decision. Lynch took Walsh’s advice and became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame because of it. This is the story of John Lynch.
- Dominant Performance Against Tom Brady
- First All-Pro Season
- First Game Back in Tampa Bay
- Invention of The Tampa 2
- A Super Bowl Ring
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WHEN: October 16, 2005 FINAL SCORE: Denver Broncos 28, New England Patriots 20 A Hall of Fame-worthy performance against a future Hall of Famer. In this preview of the eventual playoff matchup of the two sides later in the year, Lynch got the best of Tom Brady by creating four pass breakups, the most of his Broncos career. The Patriots were coming ...
WHEN: 1999 Season Personal accolades help build a Hall of Fame career, and Lynch earned his first major accolade in 1999 when he was voted first-team All-Pro. Lynch helped propel the Bucs to an 11-5 record, clinching the NFC Central and earning a first-round bye. He finished the season with 117 combined tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumbl...
WHEN: October 3, 2004 FINAL SCORE: Denver Broncos 16, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 Emotions were high when Lynch made his return to Tampa Bay the season after he was released by the franchise that had drafted him. Lynch returned to wild cheers throughout the stadium and put on a performance that made his old fans quickly fall silent. He recorded seven t...
WHEN: 1996 Season The heralded “Tampa 2” defensive scheme originated in 1996 when Tony Dungy took over as head coach of the Buccaneers. Dungy, along with defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, installed a variation cover two defense that ended up defining Lynch’s playing career and success. Lynch began Dungy’s first season injured and wasn’t a starter...
WHEN: January 26, 2003 FINAL SCORE: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48, Oakland Raiders 21 Lynch’s personal accolades made him a Hall of Famer, but his work as a defensive leader and team builder made him a Super Bowl champion. In his 10th season in Tampa, Lynch’s hard work paid off as the Buccaneers made their run toward the Lombardi Trophy, this time finish...
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Aug 6, 2021 · Lynch, who played safety for the Broncos the final four years of his 15-year NFL career, will be immortalized Sunday in Canton, Ohio, having been a finalist for eight years before being inducted...
Feb 6, 2021 · In his eighth year as a finalist, Buccaneer legend John Lynch has been chosen for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021
Lynch also spent four seasons with the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2008 and working as a color commentator for NFL on Fox games until being named general manager of the 49ers in 2017. He made nine Pro Bowls during his career and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.
Feb 7, 2021 · After being nominated eight times as an NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist, John Lynch has finally been inducted and will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame this summer.
