Stanley John Blinka was born on April 29,1957 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
12 Facts About Stan Blinka
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Stan Blinka was selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 1979 NFL draft.
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Stan Blinka was the starting middle linebacker for the NY Jets from 1979 through the 1983 season.
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Stan Blinka was their leading tackler in 1979 and 1980.
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Stan Blinka was named to the NFL All Rookie Team in 1979.
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Stan Blinka played one season in the United States Football League, with the Denver Gold, in 1985.
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Stan Blinka was honored as a Distinguished Alumni at Sam Houston State University in 2015.
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Stan Blinka holds his college records for most tackles in a game, season, and career.
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Stan Blinka was a dual sport athlete as he lettered in Track and Field.
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Stan Blinka was a NAIA All American, former SHSU school discus record holder and Lone Star Conference All Academic Team.
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Stan Blinka met and married Kathy Steele Blinka in 1978 while at Sam Houston State.
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Stan Blinka retired from football in 1985 and began a career as a tax accountant in Houston, Texas.