Tim Tebow Former football player Tim Tebow, 2022. (more) Tim Tebow American football player Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tim-Tebow Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tim-Tebow Also known as: Timothy Richard Tebow Written by Roland Martin Roland Martin is a freelance writer living in San Francisco. Roland Martin Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 18, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts In full: Timothy Richard Tebow (Show more) Born: August 14, 1987, Makati, Philippines (age 37) (Show more) Awards And Honors: Heisman Trophy (2007) (Show more) See all related content → Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Tim Tebow (born August 14, 1987, Makati, Philippines) is a former American football player who was a dominant dual-threat quarterback at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, where he won a Heisman Trophy and led the team to two national championships. After playing briefly in the NFL, he spent several years as a baseball player in the minor leagues and later became a television broadcaster. Starting in high school, Tebow garnered extensive media coverage and won a devoted fan following for his athletic heroics and personal humility. He is also known for speaking openly about his Christian faith. Tebow’s parents, ...(100 of 1231 words)

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