John Konihowski (born January 6, 1950) is a former Canadian Football League receiver who played nine seasons for the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was a part of 4 Grey Cup championships with the Eskimos. Konihowski played college football at Brigham Young University and at the University of Saskatchewan, where he was also a track star. He is married to former Canadian pentathlete Diane Jones-Konihowski.
| Date of birth | January 6, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | WR |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| US college | Saskatchewan |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1974–1980 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1981–1982 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
In track and field, he won two national titles at the Canadian Track and Field Championships: taking gold in the 400-meter hurdles in 1972 and the triple jump in 1970.[1]
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- ^ Canadian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
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