Dave Szott

Dave Szott

Date of birth:	December 12, 1967 (1967-12-12) (age 43)
Place of birth:	Passaic, New Jersey
Career information
Position(s):	Guard
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	289 lb (131 kg)
College:	Penn State
NFL Draft:	1990 / Round: 7 / Pick: 180
Organizations
As player:
1990-2000 2001 2002-2003	Kansas City Chiefs Washington Redskins New York Jets
Career highlights and awards
Awards:	2x Ed Block Courage Award recipient (1996, 2003)
Playing stats at NFL.com

David Andrew Szott (born December 12, 1967 in Passaic, New Jersey) is a former professional American football offensive lineman.

Szott played 14 years in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Washington Redskins, and the New York Jets, before retiring from football in February 2004. He remained with the Jets as an offensive line coach and in player development.^[1] Szott became the team's chaplain in 2006.^{[citation needed]}

Szott played college football at Penn State for legendary football coach Joe Paterno.

Szott grew up in Clifton, New Jersey, and was a standout player at Clifton High School in New Jersey.^[2] He was also a standout high school wrestler in New Jersey placing fourth in the heavyweight division of the 1986 USA Wrestling Junior Freestyle Tournament. Szott was undefeated until the round robin portion where he was pinned by eventual champion John Matyiko of Virginia. Szott then was pinned by Carl Presley of Illinois in the semi-finals and settled for fourth place while losing by fall to Jon Morris of Virginia.

Personal

Szott and his wife, Andrea, have two children, the older, Shane, suffers from cerebral palsy. He is a tireless fundraiser for charitable causes related to the disorder. Josh, the youngest is 11 years old and loves to play sports.

References

1. ^ http://www.kffl.com/player/1342/nfl
2. ^ DeMarrais, Kevin C. "Leaving the spotlight for new, quieter careers", The Record (Bergen County), April 29, 2007. Accessed October 16, 2007. "Who: Dave Szott, 39. Then: Clifton High School and Penn State offensive-line star lasted 14 years in the NFL despite being a seventh-round pick by Kansas City Chiefs."

External links

• "NY Jets' Dave Szott Honored as 'Hometown Hero'", United Way Press Release, May 1, 2003

Persondata
Name	Szott, Dave
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	December 12, 1967
Place of birth	Passaic, New Jersey
Date of death
Place of death

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