Antoine Akeem Bethea is an American former professional football player who was a safety for 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Howard Bison and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL draft. Bethea also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants. He was selected for the Pro Bowl three times and won Super Bowl XLI as a member of the Colts, beating the Chicago Bears.
Bethea with the Giants in 2019
Bethea playing for the 49ers in 2016.
Bethea alongside other Giants' team captains in a game against the Washington Redskins
2006 Indianapolis Colts season
The 2006 Indianapolis Colts season was the franchise's 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 23rd in Indianapolis and the 5th season under head coach Tony Dungy. The team failed to improve on their regular season record of 14–2 from the 2005 season, finishing at 12–4. However, they did improve upon their postseason performance and advanced further into the playoffs, winning Super Bowl XLI.
President George W. Bush congratulates the Colts
Cato June, who was the 2006 Colts leading tackler, at a Super Bowl XLI press conference
Championship banner, as seen at the Colts new home, Lucas Oil Stadium.