Neal Olkewicz

Neal Olkewicz

Position(s) Linebacker Jersey #(s) 52
Born	January 30, 1957 (1957-01-30) (age 54) Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Career information
Year(s)	1979–1989
Undrafted in 1979
College	Maryland
Professional teams
Washington Redskins (1979-1989)
Career stats
Sacks	12.0
Interceptions	6
Touchdowns	1
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
70 Greatest Redskins

Neal T. Olkewicz (born January 30, 1957 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania) is a former American football linebacker who played his entire eleven year career with the Washington Redskins from 1979 to 1989 in the National Football League.

Olkewicz, nicknamed “Olky”, played college football at the University of Maryland where he was team captain and MVP. He signed with the Redskins as a free agent in 1979. He played 150 games in his career, all with the Washington Redskins and finished his career with six interceptions for 76 yards, one touchdown and 12 sacks.

Olkewicz won two Super Bowl Championships with victories over the Miami Dolphins (1982) and the Denver Broncos (1987). He was named the Redskins’ Defensive MVP in 1988. He is one of only five players in NFL history to play in a Super Bowl on their birthday (Super Bowl XVII).

Olkewicz retired in 1989 following the Redskins victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the season finale. Since retirement, he has owned a vending business in Rockville, Maryland called Olkewicz Vending serving the Washington metropolitan area.

Persondata
Name	Olkewicz, Neal
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	January 30, 1957
Place of birth
Date of death
Place of death

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