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David Binn

At a game in Denver in November, 2009.
No. 50     San Diego Chargers
Long snapper
Personal information
Date of birth: February 6, 1972 (1972-02-06) (age 38)
Place of birth: San Mateo, California
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	Weight: 223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
College: California
Undrafted in 1994
Debuted in 1994 for the San Diego Chargers
Career history
As player: San Diego Chargers (1994-current)
Career highlights and awards
1× Pro Bowl selection (2006) All-time Charger leader in career games played
Stats at NFL.com

David Aaron Binn^[1] (born February 6, 1972) is an American football long snapper for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.

He is the last remaining player from the Chargers' lone Super Bowl team. One of the league's more consistent long snappers, Binn also displays great awareness and speedy coverage on punt plays. He was selected to the 2007 NFL Pro Bowl squad, making him the eleventh selection from the 2006 Chargers chosen to represent the AFC in Hawaii.

Biography

Early years

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.

In the NFL, he has made himself known as one of the best longsnappers in the business. October 12, 2006 was Binn's 200th game. He joined Junior Seau and Russ Washington as the only other Charger players with more than 200 games played for the team.

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.

NFL career

San Diego Chargers

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]The Chargers signed Binn to a four-year extension through 2011. He will be at the age of 40 by the time the contract is over.

Personal Life

Binn use to date Pamela Anderson in 2007 & 2008.^{[citation needed]}

References