Neal T Olkewicz was born on January 30,1957 and is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 11-year career as a linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League from 1979 to 1989.
11 Facts About Neal Olkewicz
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Neal Olkewicz played college football at the University of Maryland from 1975 to 1978.
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Neal Olkewicz signed with the Washington Redskins as a free agent in 1979.
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Neal Olkewicz won two Super Bowl Championships with victories over the Miami Dolphins and the Denver Broncos.
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Neal Olkewicz was named the Redskins' Defensive MVP in 1988.
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Neal Olkewicz is one of only five players in NFL history to play in a Super Bowl on his birthday.
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Neal Olkewicz retired in 1989 following the Redskins victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the season finale.
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Neal Olkewicz played 150 games in his career and finished with six interceptions for 76 yards, one touchdown and 12 sacks.
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Since retirement, Neal Olkewicz has owned a vending business in Rockville, Maryland called Neal Olkewicz Vending serving the Washington metropolitan area.
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Neal Olkewicz was inducted into the Chester County Sports Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.
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Neal Olkewicz is currently working as an aide at Pottsgrove High School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.