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Olin Kreutz
Kreutz getting ready before a game in 2008. |
| No. 57 Chicago Bears |
| Center |
| Personal information |
| Date of birth: June 9, 1977 (1977-06-09) (age 32) |
| Place of birth: Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: 292 lb (132 kg) |
| Career information |
| College: Washington |
| NFL Draft: 1998 / Round: 3 / Pick: 64 |
| Debuted in 1998 for the Chicago Bears |
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| Career history |
As player:
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| Career highlights and awards |
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 12, 2009 |
| Games played |
170 |
| Games started |
162 |
| Stats at NFL.com |
Olin George Kreutz (pronounced /ˈkruːts/; born June 9, 1977) is a center and current member of the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL).
[edit] Early years
Kreutz is the youngest of 4 sons born to Henry Kreutz, Jr., of Aina Haina. Olin attended football powerhouse Saint Louis School in Honolulu, Hawaii where he lettered in football under legendary coach Cal Lee, and excelled in wrestling and track-and-field. He received All-State and SuperPrep All-America honors while serving as football team captain during his senior year, and would additionally 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
Olin Kreutz on July 27, 2007 at the Chicago Bears 2007 Training Camp.
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 organization 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 through the 2010 season.
[edit] Personal life
Kreutz spends the off season with his wife and high school sweetheart, Wendi, and children Joshua, James, Grace and Hannah.
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