John Konihowski

Canadian football player
John Konihowski
Date of birth (1950-01-06) January 6, 1950 (age 74)
Place of birthMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)WR
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
US collegeSaskatchewan
Career history
As player
1974–1980Edmonton Eskimos
1981–1982Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1975, 1978, 1979, 1980)

John Konihowski (born January 6, 1950) is a former Canadian Football League receiver who played nine seasons for the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was a part of 4 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.

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]

References

  • Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame bio

Notes

  1. ^ Canadian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
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