Donovan McNabb

Birth Name:

Donovan Jamal McNabb

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer

Established the Donovan McNabb Fund in an effort to help raise money for the American Diabetes Association
Helped with the construction of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Virtua hospital
Joined the NFL Network as a broadcaster in 2012
Led the Philadelphia Eagles to five NFC East division championships, five NFC Championship games and to its first Super Bowl appearance in 24 years (2005)
Six-time Pro Bowl selection while playing with the Philadelphia Eagles
His No․ 5 jersey was retired by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013
Joined FOX Sports in 2013 as an analyst for "FOX Sports Live"
Spent 13 seasons in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings
Was named as the 2000 CBS Radio NFL Player of the Year
Established the Donovan McNabb Fund, which focuses on diabetes awareness and prevention, in 2000
Earned a degree in communications from Syracuse University
His nephew, Darnell Nurse, was selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers
Drafted in the first round (second overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles
In 2013, his jersey number was retired by the Philadelphia Eagles organization
High school teammate of former NFL defensive end Simeon Rice
Played on the same high school basketball team as future NBA player Antoine Walker
Has served on the Board of Trustees for Syracuse University

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