John Jurkovic

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Birthplace=Friedrichshafen, Germany
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College=Eastern Illinois University
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years=1991-1995
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teams=Green Bay Packers
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Ivan "John" Jurkovic (born August 18, 1967 in Friedrichshafen, Germany) is a retired American football player currently employed as a broadcaster. He grew up in Calumet City, Illinois.

Jurkovic played professionally as a defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars. Jurkovic was a fan favorite in Green Bay for his boisterous personality. He attended Thornton Fractional Township North High School and Eastern Illinois University.

Jurkovic is now an afternoon drive host on ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago along with Dan McNeil & Harry Teinowitz. Some of Jurkovic's popular bits for the show include "The Jurktionary" and "Random Thoughts with John Jurkovic".

Jurkovic is a scratch golfer and has spent some time scratching on the NGA Hooters Tour.

His younger brother, Mirko Jurkovic, played on the offensive line at the University of Notre Dame where he was All-America.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION=American football player and a broadcaster
DATE OF BIRTH=August 18, 1967
PLACE OF BIRTH=Friedrichshafen, Germany
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