David Binn Explained

David Binn
Number:50, 54
Position:Long snapper
Birth Date:February 6, 1972
Birth Place:San Mateo, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:228
High School:San Mateo
College:California
Undraftedyear:1994
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:256
Statlabel2:Total tackles
Statvalue2:36
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:B/BinnDa20

David Aaron Binn[1] (born February 6, 1972) is an American former professional football long snapper who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eighteen seasons. He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 1994. He was the last remaining active member of the Chargers' Super Bowl XXIX team, as well as their infamous 2000 season, where they went 1–15.

Early life

Binn attended San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California, and was a letterwinner in football, basketball, and golf. In football, he was a two-time All-Peninsula Athletic League honoree. He then played college football as a linebacker and long snapper for the University of California, Berkeley.

College career

Binn attended the University of California at Berkeley, where he played in 42 games as a long snapper. He earned a BA degree in Ecology and Interdisciplinary Studies in 1995. He was the Kappa Alpha fraternal big brother to Cyril Shah in 1996.

Professional career

Binn surpassed Junior Seau and Russ Washington with his 201st career game played as a Charger on November 19, 2006 making him the all-time leader.[2] He was selected for the first time to the 2007 Pro Bowl squad, making him the eleventh selection from the 2006 Chargers chosen to represent the AFC in Hawaii.[3] Binn suffered a hamstring injury in Week 1 of 2010 that ended his team-record streak of 179 consecutive games played.[4]

After 17 seasons in San Diego, he was released on August 30, 2011. He was Chargers' all-time leader in games played with 256, not including 12 in the post-season.[4] [5]

On January 13, 2012, Binn signed with the Denver Broncos, one day before their playoff game against the New England Patriots.[6]

Personal life

Binn dated Pamela Anderson in 2007 and 2008.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: David Binn Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . 2023-12-29 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. http://chargers.com/team/roster/david-binn.htm Chargers.com – Team » Roster » #50 David Binn | LS
  3. Web site: http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/SD/9954523 . January 26, 2007 . .
  4. Web site: Chargers release Binn . August 30, 2011 . Chargers.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20120401095023/http://www.chargers.com/news/article-1/Chargers-release-Binn/ce120a30-1b76-4f0c-9165-ac90430a95e8 . dead . April 1, 2012 . August 30, 2011 .
  5. News: Wilson . Bernie . Chargers release veteran long snapper Binn . August 30, 2011 . Associated Press .
  6. Web site: January 14, 2012 . Broncos sign long snapper David Binn . July 12, 2019 . ESPN.com. Associated Press.
  7. Web site: Published 5/9/07 by . Pamela Anderson Says All Men Are Girls Besides David Binn . Theinsider.com . May 31, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100522052347/http://www.theinsider.com/news/166293_Pamela_Anderson_Says_All_Men_Are_Girls_Besides_David_Binn . May 22, 2010 .