John Babinecz
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Date of birth: | July 27, 1950 | ||||
| Place of birth: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 222 lb (101 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Pittsburgh (PA) Central Catholic | ||||
| College: | Villanova | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39 | ||||
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| Games played: | 40 |
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John Babinecz (born July 27, 1950) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Oilers and Chicago Bears. He played college football at Villanova University.
Babinecz attended Central Catholic High School where he played as a tight end and linebacker, receiving All-Catholic honors in his last two years. He also was the State Catholic champion in the shot put.
He accepted a football scholarship from Villanova University, where he became a three-year starter and a three-time All-East selection at middle linebacker. In 2003, the school retired his #64 jersey.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Babinecz in the second round (39th overall) of the 1972 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he played on special teams in all 14 games.
In 1973, he played on special teams, while backing up Dave Edwards and D. D. Lewis at outside linebacker. He suffered a broken hand during training camp that slowed his progress and also missed 2 regular season games with a pulled back muscle. He was placed on injured waivers before the start of the 1974 season.
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