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Also Known As Timothy Richard Tebow
Born August 14, 1987 (age 37) • Makati • Philippines
Awards And Honors Heisman Trophy (2007)
Education University of Florida
Height/Weight 6 ft 2 inches, 236 lb (1.88 m, 107 kg)
Throws left-handed
Position quarterback
Jersey Number 15 (New York Jets, 2012) • 15 (Denver Broncos, 2010–2011)
Draft Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round (25th overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.
Twitter Handle @TimTebow
Completion Percentage 47.9
Games Played 35
Interceptions 9
Touchdowns 17
Yards Gained By Passing 2422
Yards Per Attempt 6.7

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When was Tim Tebow born?
Tim Tebow was born on August 14, 1987, in Makati, Phillipines.
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Tim Tebow was 6 ft 2 inches, 236 lb (1.88 m, 107 kg).
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Tim Tebow attended the University of Florida.
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Tim Tebow played quarterback.

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