John Witkowski Explained

John Witkowski
Number:12, 18
Position:Quarterback
Birth Date:18 June 1962
Birth Place:Flushing, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:200
College:Columbia
Draftyear:1984
Draftround:6
Draftpick:160
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:TDINT
Statvalue1:0–0
Statlabel2:Passing yards
Statvalue2:210
Statlabel3:Passer rating
Statvalue3:58.0
Pfr:WitkJo00

John Joseph Witkowski (born June 18, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Columbia Lions.

Football career

John Witkowski was the winner of the 1982 Asa A. Bushnell Cup for leadership, competitive spirit, contribution to the team, and accomplishments on the field, Witkowski holds 12 Columbia Lions passing records, six total offense marks, and five Ivy League records. He remained a Lion after his collegiate career, being picked by Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1984 NFL draft. He was also the first starting quarterback of the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football, although he lost his place in the team's very first game.

Personal life

He is currently President/CEO of the Independent Bankers Association of New York State and is a former executive vice president and retail banking executive for Five Star Bank.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Once in the NFL, Orchard Park banker now signals for independent banks. September 7, 2017. The Buffalo News. Glynn, Matt. September 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170908112030/http://buffalonews.com/2017/09/07/john-witkowski/. live. September 8, 2017.