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Ron Kostelnik

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Position: DL
Date of Birth: January 14, 1940
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 260 lbs
First Team: GB (1961)
Last Team: BAL (1969)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Ron Kostelnik - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: January 14, 1940
Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)

Career Timeline

  • Green Bay Packers (1961-1966)
  • Baltimore Colts (1967-1969)

Career Highlights & Accomplishments

  • Ron Kostelnik was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 1961 NFL Draft.
  • He played a crucial role in the Packers' defensive line during the early years of the Vince Lombardi era.
  • Contributed to the Packers winning two consecutive NFL Championships in 1961 and 1962.
  • Part of the team during the transition to the Super Bowl era, including participation in Super Bowl I.
  • Joined the Baltimore Colts in 1967 and played through the 1969 season.
  • Known for his toughness and ability to disrupt opposing offenses.

Legacy

Ron Kostelnik is remembered as a solid defensive contributor during a pivotal time in NFL history, particularly for his contributions to the Green Bay Packers' success in the early 1960s. Despite being lesser-known than some of his contemporaries, his impact on the field and contributions to championship teams make him a respected figure in NFL history.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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