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Patrick Chung

Patrick Chung, Jamaican-American football player

Born
August 19, 1987
Age in 2026
39
Zodiac sign
Leo
Birth year
1987

About Patrick Chung

Patrick Christopher Chung is a Jamaican-American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks and was selected in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft by the Patriots, where he spent 11 non-consecutive seasons. Chung was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles for one season in 2013 in between his Patriots tenure. A three-time Super Bowl winner with New England, Chung was named to the franchise's All-2010s Team and All-Dynasty Team in 2020. As a junior, Chung was named Second Team All-American and first-team All-Pac-10 Conference. Chung garnered Third Team All-American accolades in addition to making the All-Pac 10 first-team for the second consecutive year in 2008. After redshirting in 2004, Chung took over at the "rover" position at age 18 in 2005, ranking second on the team with 91 tackles (five solo) while also recording a forced fumble and five pass deflections.

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Patrick Chung timeline

  1. After redshirting in 2004, Chung took over at the "rover" position at age 18 in 2005, ranking second on the team with 91 tackles (five solo) while also recording a forced fumble and five pass deflections.
  2. Chung garnered Third Team All-American accolades in addition to making the All-Pac 10 first-team for the second consecutive year in 2008.
  3. Chung was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles for one season in 2013 in between his Patriots tenure.
  4. A three-time Super Bowl winner with New England, Chung was named to the franchise's All-2010s Team and All-Dynasty Team in 2020.

The world when Patrick Chung was born

Patrick Chung was born in 1987. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1987

  • #1 song"Walk Like an Egyptian" – The Bangles
  • Top movieThe Last Emperor
  • Top TV showThe Cosby Show
  • Best-selling bookThe Bonfire of the Vanities – Tom Wolfe

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMike Tyson becomes undisputed heavyweight champion at age 20
  • Top headlineStock market crashes on Black Monday
  • Technology milestoneGIF format created
  • Defining fadSlap bracelets
  • Notable inventionGIF image format
  • World population5.03 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championMinnesota Twins (World Series)
  • Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
  • U.S. population242.3M

1987 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Patrick Chung's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19872026
Gas$0.95$3.45/gal
Average home$85,600$435,000
Average income$30,970$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.91$11.95
Postage stamp$0.22$0.73
Population242.3M341 million

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