Marcus Marek

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Marcus Marek
Personal information
Born: (1961-01-08) January 8, 1961 (age 63)
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: Brookfield (OH)
College: Ohio State
Position: Linebacker
Undrafted: 1983
Career history
Career highlights and awards

Markus Marek (born January 8, 1961) is a former American football linebacker who played three seasons with the Boston/New Orleans/Portland Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Ohio State University. and attended Brookfield High School in Brookfield, Ohio. [1] Marek led the Ohio State Buckeyes in tackles from 1980 to 1982 and was a consensus All-American in 1982. He is the career leader in tackles for Ohio State. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Marek Has No Trouble Seeing Enemy Ball Carriers". Toledo Blade. Associated Press. October 1, 1980. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  2. "INDIVIDUAL RECORDS". buckeyefansonly.com. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  3. "July 20, 2009". 10tv.com. Retrieved July 29, 2014.