Born: | (1950-01-06) January 6, 1950 (age 75) Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | WR |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
College | Saskatchewan |
Career history | |
As player | |
1974–1980 | Edmonton Eskimos |
1981–1982 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Career highlights and awards | |
John Konihowski (born January 6, 1950) is a former Canadian Football League (CFL) wide receiver who played nine seasons for the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was a part of four Grey Cup championships with the Eskimos. Konihowski played college football at Brigham Young University and at the University of Saskatchewan, where he was also a track star. He is married to former Canadian pentathlete Diane Jones-Konihowski.
In track and field, he won two national titles at the Canadian Track and Field Championships: taking gold in the 400-meter hurdles in 1972 and the triple jump in 1970.
References
Notes
- Canadian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
Edmonton Eskimos 63rd Grey Cup champions | |
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Edmonton Eskimos 68th Grey Cup champions | |
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