Michael John Kozlowski (born February 24, 1956) is a former American professional football player. He was a

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for the

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(1979–86). Kozlowski was a tailback at Colorado (1977–78) before switching to

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with the Dolphins. Mike's brother,

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played wide receiver at

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and for six years (1987–1992) with the

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. Kozlowski's father is

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and his mother is Samoan and Hawaiian.

References

1956 births Living people American people of Polish descent American sportspeople of Samoan descent Native Hawaiian people Players of American football from Newark, New Jersey American football defensive backs Colorado Buffaloes football players Miami Dolphins players {{defensiveback-1950s-stub