John Konihowski

John Konihowski
Born: (1950-01-06) January 6, 1950 (age 75)
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)WR
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
CollegeSaskatchewan
Career history
As player
1974–1980Edmonton Eskimos
1981–1982Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards

John Konihowski (born January 6, 1950) is a former Canadian Football League (CFL) wide receiver who played nine seasons for the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was a part of four Grey Cup championships with the Eskimos. Konihowski played college football at Brigham Young University and at the University of Saskatchewan, where he was also a track star. He is married to former Canadian pentathlete Diane Jones-Konihowski.

In track and field, he won two national titles at the Canadian Track and Field Championships: taking gold in the 400-meter hurdles in 1972 and the triple jump in 1970.[1]

References

Notes

  1. ^ Canadian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-24.


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