OT · Chicago Bears
John Janata
Age 65 · 201 cm (6'7") · 124 kg · Born Apr 10, 1961 · Illinois; Antelope Valley Junior College
NFL career
1983
debut year
1983
last season
1
seasons
—
jersey
College: Illinois; Antelope Valley Junior College
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
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Born on April 10
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