Eric Palmer Kumerow is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for three seasons in the National Football League.
20 Facts About Eric Kumerow
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Eric Kumerow played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and was selected in the first round of the 1988 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.
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Eric Kumerow did not perform as well as expected and was considered to be a draft bust.
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Eric Kumerow was born on April 17,1965, in Chicago.
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Eric Kumerow's parents were NFL star Palmer Pyle and Marie Accardo, daughter of Chicago Outfit boss Tony Accardo.
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At Oak Park and River Forest High School, Kumerow played quarterback and defensive back, and was named a 1982 USA Today High School All-American for the defensive back position.
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Eric Kumerow won numerous other awards in football and basketball, receiving The Tribune Athlete of the Month Award in December 1982, and being added to The Tribune All-State, the Associated Press and the United Press International All-State teams during the football season of 1982.
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Eric Kumerow played alongside future pro bowl linebacker Chris Spielman while at Ohio State.
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Eric Kumerow was named team captain in 1987 and was named First-team All Big Ten.
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Eric Kumerow finished his college career with 23 sacks, which ranks sixth among all Ohio State players.
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Eric Kumerow was an Honorable Mention All-American in his senior year.
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Eric Kumerow's drafting received negative response from Dolphins fans because he was predicted to be drafted much later in the draft.
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Eric Kumerow was switched from linebacker to defensive end in his second week of training camp.
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Eric Kumerow played 12 games in 1989 and all 16 in 1990.
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Eric Kumerow had his only career interception in 1990, which he returned for five yards.
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Eric Kumerow did not start in any games in a Dolphins uniform.
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In 1991, Eric Kumerow was signed by the Chicago Bears, who originally wanted to draft him.
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Eric Kumerow later tore his Achilles tendon and retired afterwards.
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Eric Kumerow finished his career with 42 games played and five sacks.
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Eric Kumerow is married to his wife Tammi, with whom he has four children, including his son Jake.