Ronald K. Mikolajczyk (born June 2, 1950) is an American former professional football offensive tackle and retired professional wrestler. He attended the University of Tampa, graduating in 1971.
Mikolajczyk grew up in Passaic, New JerseyStaff. "Giants Careful About Tangling With a 'Villain’'", The New York Times, September 16, 1976. Accessed March 14, 2018. "Arnsparger hopes he has a football hero Sunday, when Mikolajczyk may start at left guard on the wounded offensive line against the Eagles in Philadelphia. The Passaic, N.J., native arrived eight days ago, after a trade with the Oakland Raiders, with a reputation as one of the finest young linemen." where he attended Passaic High School.Ron Mikolajczyk Stats, Pro-Football-Reference.com. Accessed March 14, 2018.
Career Mikolajczyk began his professional career in 1972, with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was subsequently drafted in the fifth round of the National Football League's 1973 player draft by the Oakland Raiders. He ended up playing the 1973 season with the Argonauts, and was released after that year.
Mikolajczyk then played the 1974 and 1975 seasons in the World Football League, with the Memphis Southmen.
In 1976, he joined the NFL's New York Giants, playing for four seasons.
After four years out of football, he joined the United States Football League, playing for the Tampa Bay Bandits, Memphis Showboats and Orlando Renegades.
During off season, and during his four-year break from football, Mikolajczyk was a professional wrestler, entering the business due to his friendship with Jerry Lawler.
See also List of gridiron football players who became professional wrestlers
References
External links Ron Mikolajczyk profile at NFL.com