Greg Brezina

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Greg Brezina
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1946-01-07) January 7, 1946 (age 77)
Sinton, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Louise (TX)
College: Houston
NFL Draft: 1968  / Round: 11 / Pick: 275
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Gregory Brezina (born January 7, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for twelve seasons with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He made 12 interceptions and 14 fumble recoveries. [1]

Brezina was raised in Louise, Texas and played college football for the Houston Cougars. He and his five brothers all played football at the University of Houston, an NCAA Division I Record.[ citation needed ] His brother Bobby Brezina played for the Houston Oilers of the American Football League.

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References

  1. "Greg Brezina Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .