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'''Dave Levenick''' was a player in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in 1983 and 1984 as a linebacker. He played at the collegiate level at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]].
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'''David John Levenick ''' (born May 28, 1959) is a former [[American football]] [[linebacker]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin]]. He was drafted in the 12th round (315th overall) by the [[Atlanta Falcons]].


==Biography==
==Early years==
Levenick attended [[Grafton High School (Wisconsin)|Grafton High School]] in [[Grafton, Wisconsin]]. For his [[Twelfth grade|senior]] season, he was named to the [[United Press International]] (UPI) All-state team.<ref>{{cite news
Levenick was born on May 28, 1959 in [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]].<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeveDa20.htm</ref> He attended [[Grafton High School (Wisconsin)|Grafton High School]] in [[Grafton, Wisconsin]].
|title=Four city players get UPI all-state honors |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9131576/four_city_players_get_upi_allstate/ |newspaper=[[Wisconsin State Journal]] |date=November 23, 1976 |page=20 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref> That off season, he appeared in the inaugural Wisconsin High School Shrine game, recording 12 tackles.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dewey, Sellhausen Give Needed Defense in 6-6 Tie |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9131433/dewey_sellhausen_give_needed_defense/ |publisher=[[United Press International|UPI]] |newspaper=Waukehsa Daily Freeman |date=July 25, 1977 |page=17 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref>

As a freshman, at the [[University of Wisconsin]], Leveneck was part of what [[head coach]] [[John Jardine (American football)|John Jardine]] called a "tremendous" recruiting class.<ref>{{cite news |title=UW Gets 20 Top Gridders |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9131869/us_gets_20_top_gridders/ |newspaper=Waukesha Daily Freeman |publisher=[[United Press International|UPI]] |date=February 17, 1977 |page=13 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref> In [[1978 Wisconsin Badgers football team|1978]], he appeared in 11 games, and started two in relief of injured starter Dave Crossen.<ref name="Starter">{{cite web |url=http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/UW/UW-idx?type=turn&entity=UW.v80i6.p0016&id=UW.v80i6&isize=text |title=The University of Wisconsin Collection: Wisconsin alumnus (Volume 80, Number 6) Football forecast |pp=15-16 |last=Murphy |first=Thomas H. |date=September 1979 |access-date=February 23, 2017}}</ref> In [[1979 Wisconsin Badgers football team|1979]], he was named a starter, replacing Crossen.<ref name="Starter" /> In November 1981, the Wisconsin players voted him team MVP for [[1981 Wisconsin Badgers football team|the season]].<ref name="MVP">{{cite web |url=http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/UW/UW-idx?type=turn&id=UW.v83i2&entity=UW.v83i2.p0017&isize=text |title=The University of Wisconsin Collection: Wisconsin alumus (Volume 83, Number 2) |website=Wisc.edu |last=Murphy |pp=14-17 |first=Thomas H. |date=January 1982 |access-date=February 23, 2017}}</ref> As a senior, he tied [[Tim Krumrie]] with 114 total tackles.<ref name="MVP" /> For the season, Levenick was named [[1981 All-Big Ten Conference football team|Second-team]] All-[[Big Ten Conference|Conference]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Writers name Eason Big Ten quarterback |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9130849/writers_name_eason_big_ten_quarterback/ |newspaper=[[The Pantagraph]] |date=December 2, 1981 |page=61 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Eason leads All-Big Ten |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9131264/eason_leads_allbig_ten_the_kokomo/ |newspaper=[[Kokomo Tribune]] |date=December 1, 1981 |page=13 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Herrmann-Young duo leads All-Big Ten |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9131694/herrmannyoung_duo_leads_allbig_ten/ |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |newspaper=[[The Pantagraph]] |date=December 2, 1980 |page=13 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref>

==Professional career==
Levenick was selected in the 12th round (315th overall) of the [[1982 NFL Draft]] by the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{cite news |title=NFL Draft |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9131000/nfl_draft_the_salina_journal_may_2/ |newspaper=[[The Salina Journal]] |date=May 2, 1982 |page=25 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pro Fooball |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9131527/pro_football_the_san_bernardino_county/ |newspaper=[[The San Bernardino County Sun]] |date=April 29, 1982 |page=77 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref> In early May 1982 he signed his [[rookie]] contract.<ref>{{cite news |title=Transactions |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9130944/transactions_the_pantagraph_may_13/ |newspaper=[[The Pantagraph]] |date=May 13, 1982 |page=49 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Scoreboard - Transactions |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9131785/scoreboard_transactions_the/ |newspaper=[[The Gettysburg Times]] |date=May 13, 1982 |page=18 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref>

On August 28, 1984 he was [[Waivers (American football)|waived]] by the Falcons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nytimes.com/1984/08/28/sports/transactions-baseball.html |title=Transactions |website=NYTimes.com |date=August 28, 1984 |access-date=February 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/08/28/The-Atlanta-Falcons-reached-the-49-player-NFL-limit-Monday/1712462513600/ |title=The Atlanta Falcons reached the 49-player NFL limit Monday |website=UPI.com |date=August 28, 1984 |access-date=February 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
|title=Transactions |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9131320/transactions_the_salina_journal/ |newspaper=[[The Salina Journal]] |date=August 28, 1984 |page=12 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref> On September 4, 1984, was placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/09/05/Tuesdays-Sports-Transactions/7023463204800/ |title=Tueday's Sports Transactions |website=UPI.com |date=September 5, 1984 |access-date=February 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Scoreboard |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9131176/scoreboard_the_indexjournal/ |newspaper=The Index-Journal |date=September 4, 1984 |page=9 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=February 23, 2017}} {{free access}}</ref>


==References==
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Revision as of 22:49, 23 February 2017

Dave Levenick
No. 55
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1959-05-28) May 28, 1959 (age 64)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school:Grafton (WI)
College:Wisconsin
NFL draft:1982 / Round: 12 / Pick: 315
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Big Ten (1981)
Player stats at PFR

David John Levenick (born May 28, 1959) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Wisconsin. He was drafted in the 12th round (315th overall) by the Atlanta Falcons.

Early years

Levenick attended Grafton High School in Grafton, Wisconsin. For his senior season, he was named to the United Press International (UPI) All-state team.[1] That off season, he appeared in the inaugural Wisconsin High School Shrine game, recording 12 tackles.[2]

As a freshman, at the University of Wisconsin, Leveneck was part of what head coach John Jardine called a "tremendous" recruiting class.[3] In 1978, he appeared in 11 games, and started two in relief of injured starter Dave Crossen.[4] In 1979, he was named a starter, replacing Crossen.[4] In November 1981, the Wisconsin players voted him team MVP for the season.[5] As a senior, he tied Tim Krumrie with 114 total tackles.[5] For the season, Levenick was named Second-team All-Conference.[6][7][8]

Professional career

Levenick was selected in the 12th round (315th overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.[9][10] In early May 1982 he signed his rookie contract.[11][12]

On August 28, 1984 he was waived by the Falcons.[13][14][15] On September 4, 1984, was placed on injured reserve.[16][17]

References

  1. ^ "Four city players get UPI all-state honors". Wisconsin State Journal. November 23, 1976. p. 20. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  2. ^ "Dewey, Sellhausen Give Needed Defense in 6-6 Tie". Waukehsa Daily Freeman. UPI. July 25, 1977. p. 17. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  3. ^ "UW Gets 20 Top Gridders". Waukesha Daily Freeman. UPI. February 17, 1977. p. 13. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  4. ^ a b Murphy, Thomas H. (September 1979). "The University of Wisconsin Collection: Wisconsin alumnus (Volume 80, Number 6) Football forecast". pp. 15–16. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Murphy, Thomas H. (January 1982). "The University of Wisconsin Collection: Wisconsin alumus (Volume 83, Number 2)". Wisc.edu. pp. 14–17. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  6. ^ "Writers name Eason Big Ten quarterback". The Pantagraph. December 2, 1981. p. 61. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  7. ^ "Eason leads All-Big Ten". Kokomo Tribune. December 1, 1981. p. 13. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  8. ^ "Herrmann-Young duo leads All-Big Ten". The Pantagraph. Associated Press. December 2, 1980. p. 13. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  9. ^ "NFL Draft". The Salina Journal. May 2, 1982. p. 25. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  10. ^ "Pro Fooball". The San Bernardino County Sun. April 29, 1982. p. 77. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  11. ^ "Transactions". The Pantagraph. May 13, 1982. p. 49. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  12. ^ "Scoreboard - Transactions". The Gettysburg Times. May 13, 1982. p. 18. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  13. ^ "Transactions". NYTimes.com. August 28, 1984. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  14. ^ "The Atlanta Falcons reached the 49-player NFL limit Monday". UPI.com. August 28, 1984. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  15. ^ "Transactions". The Salina Journal. August 28, 1984. p. 12. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  16. ^ "Tueday's Sports Transactions". UPI.com. September 5, 1984. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  17. ^ "Scoreboard". The Index-Journal. September 4, 1984. p. 9. Retrieved February 23, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
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