Philly's Jay Ajayi Makes History As Fifth Briton To Win Super Bowl And First With Eagles In NFL History

Winning the Super Bowl is a dream come true for any league player and that was one that come true for British-born Jay Ajayi at the Eagles beating Patriots 41-33 on Sunday.
Ajayi, 24, joined the Philly league at making history as they won the title for the first time and the first Briton to win title with the league.
He moved to the United States when he was seven year in 2000 , was born to Nigerian parents who lived in Essex where he once schooled.
Jay Ajayi and his mother before he left for the United States in 2000
He made history after winning the title with Eagles and became the fifth Briton to win the Super Bowl in NFL history.
Describing how he felt at winning the title, the British-born Nigerian said it is "the greatest feeling in the world" for him.
The running back who was traded to the Eagles by Miami Dolphins in October, wants the winning to movitate young Brits they can be like him as he grew just like any one of them.
"Hopefully it will inspire some people, just from the journey, from the challenges  that ive been though, the diversity...and I know they are going to be super excited to talk about the whole season and the journey," Ajayi said.
The 24-year-old started his football career from high school in Dallas and currently earn £500,000 in salary from the deal that saw him join the Pennsylvania side from Miami Dolphins.

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