Kurt Kafentzis Explained

Kurt Kafentzis
Number:1
Position:Defensive back
Birth Date:31 December 1962
Birth Place:Richland, Washington, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:190
High School:Richland (WA) Columbia
College:Hawaii
Undraftedyear:1985
Pastteams:
Pfr:K/KafeKu20

Kurt Michael Kafentzis (born December 31, 1962) is a former American football defensive back who played one season with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and attended Columbia High School in Richland, Washington.[1] He was also a member of the Washington Redskins.

College career

Kafentzis played for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors from 1981 to 1984.[2]

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Kafentzis was signed by the Washington Redskins in 1985. He was placed on injured reserve by the Redskins on August 20, 1985.[3]

Houston Oilers

Kafentzis signed with the Houston Oilers on June 24, 1986, and was later released by the team.[4] He was signed by the Oilers on October 7, 1987.[5] He played in two games for the Houston Oilers during the 1987 season.[1] Kafentzis was released by the Oilers on October 27, 1987.[6] He later rejoined the Oilers and spent the 1988 off-season with the team before being released on August 8, 1988.[7]

Personal life

Kafentzis was one of five brothers who played for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.[8] [9] His brothers Mark, Kent and Kyle all signed with NFL teams.[2] [9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KURT KAFENTZIS . profootballarchives.com . October 10, 2015.
  2. Web site: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL) . hawaiiathletics.com . October 10, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151010205455/http://hawaiiathletics.com/documents/2012/5/17/Warriors_In_The_Pros.pdf?id=2295 . October 10, 2015 .
  3. News: Pro football . . August 21, 1985 . October 10, 2015.
  4. News: HOUSTON . . June 25, 1986 . . October 10, 2015 . 21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151010221647/http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/10167600/ . October 10, 2015 .
  5. News: HOUSTON . . October 8, 1987 . . October 10, 2015 . 10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151010222337/http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/16674785/ . October 10, 2015 .
  6. News: HOUSTON . . October 28, 1987 . . October 10, 2015 . 10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151010222548/http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/14516491/ . October 10, 2015 .
  7. News: Transactions . . August 9, 1988 . October 10, 2015.
  8. Web site: Athletics Wall of Fame . columbiabasin.edu . October 10, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151010193514/https://www.columbiabasin.edu/index.aspx?page=613 . October 10, 2015 .
  9. Web site: Richland's Kafentzis hurdes into 4A regionals . tri-cityherald.com . May 20, 2011 . October 10, 2015 . Craker, Craig . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151010200226/http://www.tri-cityherald.com/sports/high-school/article32015577.html . October 10, 2015 .