Ilia Jarostchuk was born on August 1,1964 and is an American former professional football linebacker who played for the St Louis Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Phoenix Cardinals, and New England Patriots.
14 Facts About Ilia Jarostchuk
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Ilia Jarostchuk's parents had moved from the Soviet Union to the United States in 1958.
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Ilia Jarostchuk has three younger siblings: brothers Alex and Basil, and sister Anya.
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Ilia Jarostchuk played high school football at Whitesboro Central High School, although he did not join the team until his senior year, only playing soccer before that.
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Ilia Jarostchuk attended the University of New Hampshire, where he double majored in business administration and civil engineering.
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Ilia Jarostchuk played 12 games with the Cardinals during the 1987 season, mainly appearing on special teams.
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Ilia Jarostchuk signed for one game with the San Francisco 49ers in 1988.
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In 1988, Ilia Jarostchuk joined the Miami Dolphins, playing six games with the team that season.
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Ilia Jarostchuk played in all 16 games of the Cardinals' 1989 season, with one start at middle linebacker.
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On March 24,1990, Ilia Jarostchuk signed with the New England Patriots.
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Ilia Jarostchuk played 12 games with the team, starting one game at right linebacker.
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Ilia Jarostchuk signed again with the Patriots as a free agent on September 27,1991, and was released on August 20,1992.
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Ilia Jarostchuk did not appear in any games in the 1991 season.
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Just days after being released by the Patriots, Ilia Jarostchuk was signed again by the 49ers, on August 25,1992.