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Dave Levenick

b. 1959

American football player

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About Dave Levenick

Born 1959. Dave Levenick is an American american football player.

David John Levenick (born May 28, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 12th round of the 1982 NFL draft.

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

As a freshman, at the University of Wisconsin, Leveneck was part of what head coach John Jardine called a "tremendous" recruiting class. In 1978, he appeared in 11 games, and started two in relief of injured starter Dave Crossen. In 1979, he was named a starter, replacing Crossen. As a senior, he tied Tim Krumrie with 114 total tackles.

Professional career Levenick was selected in the 12th round (315th overall) of the 1982 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. In early May 1982, he signed his rookie contract.

On August 28, 1984, he was waived by the Falcons. On September 4, 1984, was placed on injured reserve.

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University of Wisconsin–Madison, Grafton High School
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David John Levenick

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Who is Dave Levenick?

American football player

When was Dave Levenick born?

Dave Levenick was born on 28 May 1959 in Milwaukee.

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Dave Levenick is an american football player.

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Dave Levenick is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Levenick

· Wikidata: Q5229184

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