Kurt Ploeger was born on December 1,1962 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings.
12 Facts About Kurt Ploeger
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Kurt Ploeger attended Gustavus Adolphus College, where he played football and ran hurdles his freshman year, before deciding to focus on football.
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Kurt Ploeger was named the starter at right defensive tackle as a junior and became a dominant player, finishing with 96 tackles, 7 quarterback sacks, 6 blocked passes, one fumble recovery and a blocked punt.
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Kurt Ploeger received NAIA Division II College Football 1st Team All-American, All-MIAC and All-District 13 honors.
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Kurt Ploeger improved his production as a senior, leading the team with 113 tackles, 8 quarterback sacks, 4 blocked passes, and one fumble recovery.
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Kurt Ploeger earned Division II 1st Team All-America honors Pizza Hut 1st Team All-American and All-MIAC honors.
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Kurt Ploeger was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL draft.
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Kurt Ploeger was placed on the injured reserve list with a thigh injury in August 1985.
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Kurt Ploeger was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers on October 13,1986.
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Kurt Ploeger was signed to be a part of the Minnesota Vikings replacement team.
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Kurt Ploeger played in one game, but suffered a career ending back injury.
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Kurt Ploeger has been married to his wife Stacy since 1986.