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Bob Kowalkowski
No. 66
University of Virginia
Ht 6’3” Wt 245
Drafted ’65, 7th round (as
future)
NFL Career:
1966-1975 Detroit Lions
1975-1976 Green Bay
Packers
Birth Date: 11/5/43
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Scott Kowalkowski
No. 52
Notre
Dame University
Ht 6'2" Wt. 225
Drafted 8th round 1991
NFL Career:
1991-1993 Philadelphia
Eagles
1994-2001 Detroit Lions
Birth Date: 8/23/68
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Bob played 124 games in
an illustrious eleven-year career with the Detroit Lions and Green
Bay Packers. Started all games in rookie year of 1966 and was named
to the All Rookie Team after being drafted in ’65 for future
delivery. Started pro career at left guard and switched to right
guard in third year. He missed 16 games in 1969-70 due to knee operations.
He started all 14 games in 1975 at right guard for the fourth consecutive
year. He led offensive players in minutes played in his last year
for the third straight season. Ranks 13th all time in Detroit Lions
history in games played. Bob was active in area civic projects and
voted Lions’ Man-of-the-Year in a NFL contest.
COLLEGE
Outstanding college player at Virginia from 1961 to 1966 as a two-time
captain. In his storied career, he was an All-American Tackle twice
and in his senior year he was an Academic All-American.
PERSONAL
Bob passed away in September, 2009. He is survived by his wife Judy,
his son Scott (Michele), his daughter Robin and his granddaughters
Emma and Livy. Bob had a huge heart and always wanted to help people.
Starting this golf outing was his way to help people in need. The
Kolo board members are committed to moving forward with what Bob
started 30 years ago.
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NFL
Scott was a durable player for eleven seasons in the NFL. He
filled a variety of roles for the Philadelphia Eagles and the
Detroit Lions. Mostly known for his special teams play, Scott
also played nickel linebacker on other situational downs.
He filled in as a starter at all three linebacker
positions over his eleven-year career. He has accumulated 133
special teams tackles, the most of any player during that span
of time. Scott was named special teams captain, a role he
carried during his time with the Detroit Lions.
COLLEGE
Scott was named All American honorable mention his junior and
senior years. He played in every game for four years, the only
player to do so at that time. While at ND the Irish won the
National Championship in 1988, and competed for it in 1989,
and 1990.
PERSONAL
Scott is married to Michele. They have 2 daugthers – Emma 12 and Livy 7. He is very active in the community supporting many
local charities. His hobbies are, golf, hunting, and
fishing. Scott's cousin Brock Olivo also played for the Lions.
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