Paul Ryczek
American football player (born 1952)
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Paul Andrew Ryczek (born June 25, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Philadelphia Eagles.[1] He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers. Ryczek's brother, Dan, also played at the University of Virginia and in the NFL.
PositionCenter
BornJune 25, 1952
Painesville, Ohio, U.S.
Painesville, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
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| Position | Center | ||||||
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| Born | June 25, 1952 Painesville, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Mentor (Mentor, Ohio) | ||||||
| College | Virginia | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1974 (10th round, 252nd overall pick) | ||||||
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After his NFL career, Ryczek founded a construction company called Metaschematics. Ryczek is son of Stanley J. Ryczek (1921–1986) and Helen Gorman Ryczek (1928–2004). He and his wife, Carol, have three children: Zachary, Matthew and Elizabeth, who are all graduates of the University of Georgia.
