Igor Olshansky
American football player, Dallas Cowboys
Born
May 3rd, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in Ukraine, played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles. Entered the NFL in 2004, selected by the San Diego Chargers. Played as a defensive tackle, contributing to the team's defensive lineup. Also played for the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins during a career spanning several seasons. Established a reputation for toughness on the field and had a significant presence in games during his tenure.
Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2004
Played for the Dallas Cowboys
Appeared in multiple NFL seasons
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