John Konihowski
Canadian football player
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John Konihowski (born January 6, 1950) is a former Canadian Football League (CFL) wide receiver who played nine seasons for the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was a part of four Grey Cup championships with the Eskimos. Konihowski played college football at Brigham Young University and at the University of Saskatchewan, where he was also a track star. He is married to former Canadian pentathlete Diane Jones-Konihowski.
PositionWide receiver
BornJanuary 6, 1950
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 6, 1950 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Saskatchewan |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1980 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1981–1982 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Awards and highlights | |
In track and field, he won two national titles at the Canadian Track and Field Championships: taking gold in the 400-meter hurdles in 1972 and the triple jump in 1970.[1]
