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Jack Protz

Jack Protz is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League (NFL) in 1970. He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels and Syracuse Orange.

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PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1948-04-14) April 14, 1948
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High schoolWoodbridge (NJ)
CollegeNorth Carolina, Syracuse
NFL draft1970: 11th round, 275th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • Second-team All-East (1969)
Stats at Pro Football Reference 

Jack Protz (born April 14, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League (NFL) in 1970. He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels and Syracuse Orange.12

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References

  1. "Jack Protz Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  2. "Jack Protz, LB". Nfl.com. Retrieved February 27, 2020.