Kevin Konar (born July 8, 1958 in

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) is a former star linebacker for the

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. After playing his university football with the

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, Konar would play 10 years with the Leos, from 1980 to 1989, and three Grey Cups (1983, 1985 and 1988) and one championship (in 1985). He was a CFL All Star two times.

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