Olin Kreutz

American football center for the Bears

Olin Kreutz - American football center for the Bears
Born

June 9th, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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American football player played as a center in the National Football League (NFL). Spent the majority of a 14-season career with the Chicago Bears. Participated in six Pro Bowls and was named a First-Team All-Pro multiple times. Contributed to the Bears' Super Bowl XLI appearance against the Indianapolis Colts. Also played for the New Orleans Saints towards the end of the career.

Six-time Pro Bowl selection

First-Team All-Pro honors

Super Bowl XLI participant

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