Ozzie Newsome is a highly accomplished NFL general manager and former tight end. Born on March 16, 1956 in Alabama, Newsome played for the Cleveland Browns from 1978 to 1990, earning three Pro Bowl selections. He then went on to become the general manager of the Baltimore Ravens, leading them to a Super Bowl victory in 2013. Newsome has been recognized for his achievements with the Ed Block Courage Award and the Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)
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About
NFL general manager who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013. He is the recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award as well as the Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award. He also played tight end for the Cleveland Browns from 1978 to 1990, earning three Pro Bowl selections.
Before Fame
He was a legendary player at the University of Alabama, having been named the Alabama Player of the Decade for the 70's.
Trivia
When he was named general manager of the Baltimore Ravens in 2002, he became the first African-American general manager in NFL history.
Family Life
His father was also named Ozzie Newsom.
Associated With
He and the Baltimore Ravens signed quarterback Joe Flacco to a massive contract extension following the team's Super Bowl victory in 2013.