Ralph Kurek (born 1943) was a player in the
National Football League
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for the
Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1970 as a running back. He played at the collegiate level at the
University of Wisconsin–Madison
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.
Biography
Kurek was born Ralph Elmer Kurek on February 23, 1943 in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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. His family later moved to
Watertown, Wisconsin
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, and he played
high school football
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for
Watertown High School.
See also
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List of Chicago Bears players
References
Chicago Bears players
Living people
1943 births
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni
Players of American football from Milwaukee
Wisconsin Badgers football players
American football running backs
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