Ken Dunek facts for kids
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| Position: | Tight end | ||
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| Born: | June 20, 1957 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Marengo (IL) | ||
| College: | Memphis State | ||
| Undrafted: | 1980 | ||
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Kenneth Robert Dunek (born June 20, 1957) is a former professional American football player. He played as a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). He also played for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars in the United States Football League (USFL).
From Basketball to Football
Ken Dunek went to college at Memphis State. This school is now known as the University of Memphis. He first played basketball there as a forward.
In his senior year, Ken decided to try football. He hoped to play in the NFL. This was a big change for him!
Playing Professional Football
In 1980, Ken Dunek joined the Philadelphia Eagles. He played as a tight end for one season. A tight end is a player who can block for runners and catch passes.
Later, he played for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars. This team was part of the United States Football League (USFL). The USFL was a professional football league that ran from 1983 to 1985.
Life After Football
After his football career, Ken Dunek became very busy. He now lives in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
He is an author, writing books for people to read. Ken is also a motivational speaker. This means he gives talks to inspire others. He has also worked as a film producer. This involves helping to make movies.
Today, Ken Dunek is also a publisher. He helps create and distribute magazines called JerseyMan and PhillyMan.
