John Olenchalk

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John Olenchalk
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Position: Linebacker, center
Personal information
Born: (1955-11-27) November 27, 1955 (age 68)
Stockton, California
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school: Antioch (CA)
College: Stanford
Career history
Player stats at PFR

John Olenchalk (born November 27, 1955) is a former American football linebacker and center. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1981 to 1982. [1] [2]

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Professional career

Montreal Alouettes

Olenchalk played for the Montreal Alouettes in 1978, including in the 1978 Grey Cup. [3]

Kansas City Chiefs

Olenchalk played for the Kansas City Chiefs during the 1981 and 1982 seasons.

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References

  1. "John Olenchalk Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  2. "John Olenchalk, LB". Nfl.com. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  3. "John Olenchalk CFL". cflpedia.com. Retrieved August 20, 2023.