Steve Atwater Football Cards

About Steve Atwater, Hall of Famer

Steve Atwater was a safety who spent his career with the Denver Broncos, becoming one of the most dominant defensive players of his era. Selected first overall among safeties in the 1989 NFL Draft, Atwater made an immediate impact alongside Dennis Smith, forming a fearless secondary known for punishing hits. A fixture at the Pro Bowl with eight selections, Atwater won two Super Bowl championships during his time in Denver. His intensity and instincts made him a cornerstone of the Broncos' defense throughout the 1990s. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.

Did you know? Atwater's most iconic moment came during a Monday Night Football game in 1990 when his collision with Kansas City Chiefs running back Christian Okoye was so impactful that his coach said it would be the hit people remembered him for.

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