Olin Kreutz
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| Chicago Bears — No. 57 | |
| Center | |
| Date of birth: June 9, 1977 | |
| Place of birth: Honolulu, Hawaii | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 292 lb (132 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 1998 for the Chicago Bears | |
| Career history | |
| College: Washington | |
| NFL Draft: 1998 / Round: 3 / Pick: 64 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Olin George Kreutz[1] (pronounced /kroots/) (born June 9, 1977 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a center and current member of the Chicago Bears in the National Football League.
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[edit] Early years
Kreutz was born in Honolulu to Henry Kreutz and Laura Kreutz. He attended St. Louis School in Honolulu. Kreutz lettered in football under coach Cal Lee, and also excelled in wrestling and track and field shotput. He served as football team captain during his senior year, and was then selected to All-State and SuperPrep All-America honors. Olin would also go on to win the Hawaii State Wrestling Heavyweight Championship.
[edit] College career
After graduating, Kreutz attended the University of Washington, where he played football under the coaching of Jim Lambright. Olin earned Pac-10 honors during his junior year, at which time he elected to turn pro.
[edit] Professional career
The Chicago Bears drafted Kreutz in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. Over this nine year career, Kreutz has been selected to six Pro Bowls, and one of the team's most consistent offensive lineman. Kreutz has been a member of the Bears orginization longer than any of his current teammates. In an incident eerily reminiscent of his college days, Kreutz drew controversy during the 2005 NFL season after breaking the jaw of fellow offensive lineman Fred Miller during an off-practice outing. The NFL fined both players $50,000. On October 2006, Kreutz was signed to a three year contract extension, which will likely allow the veteran center to retire with the Bears.
[edit] Personal life
Kreutz spends the off season with his wife, Wendi and son, Joshua, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
[edit] References
- ^ Kreutz on Pro-Football-Reference. rbref.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-22.
| Preceded by Bob Sapp |
Morris Trophy (Offense) 1997 |
Succeeded by Yusuf Scott |
