Akwasi Mensah

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Akwasi Mensah
Born: (1986-05-11) 11 May 1986 (age 35)
Amsterdam
Career information
Position(s) Linebacker
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight240 lb (110 kg)
College None
Career history
As player
2006–2007 Amsterdam Admirals
2007–2009 Amsterdam Crusaders

Pro career

Amateur

Personal


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