Myron Lapka

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Myron Lapka
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Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1956-05-10) May 10, 1956 (age 68)
Van Nuys, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school: Chatsworth (CA)
College: USC
NFL draft: 1980  / round: 3 / pick: 64
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:1.5
Player stats at PFR

Myron Lynn Lapka (born May 10, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Giants in the 3rd round of the 1980 NFL draft. Lapka played college football for the USC Trojans. [1]

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References

  1. "Myron Lapka Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com.