Keith Karpinski

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Keith Karpinski
No. 90
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1966-10-12) October 12, 1966 (age 56)
Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: De La Salle Collegiate (Detroit/Warren, Michigan)
College: Penn State
NFL Draft: 1989  / Round: 11 / Pick: 282
Career history

Keith Carl Karpinski (born October 12, 1966) is a former American football linebacker. He played for the Detroit Lions in 1989. [1] [2]

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College career

Karpinski attended and played college football at the Penn State University from 1984 to 1988.

Professional career

Karpinski was selected in the 11th round (#282 overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. [3]

Personal life

Karpinski is the current principal at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Karpinski and his wife Marilyn have two daughters. [4]

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References

  1. "Keith Karpinski Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  2. "Keith Karpinski, LB". Nfl.com. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  3. "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
  4. "Keith Karpinski Principal's page". Warren Consolidated Schools.com. Retrieved 2019-07-01.