Chris Szarka

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Chris Szarka
Date of birth:	1975-02-12
Place of birth:	Vancouver, British Columbia
Career information
Status:	Active
CFL status:	Non-import
Position(s):	FB
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	235 lb (107 kg)
Jersey №:	33
College:	Eastern Illinois University
CFL Draft:	1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 13
Organizations
As player:
1997-present	Saskatchewan Roughriders
Stats at CFL.ca

Chris Szarka (born February 12, 1975 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian Football League fullback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He has spent his entire professional football career with the Roughriders. He was selected by the Roughriders in the second round of the 1997 CFL draft, 13th overall.

[edit] High School Years

Szarka attended Terry Fox High School in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, and starred in football.

[edit] College career

Chris Szarka attended Eastern Illinois University. He played two seasons for the Panthers. As a senior, he posted 26 carries for 101 yards (3.88 yards per carry avg.), and 35 receptions for 375 yards (10.71 yards per. rec.). His 35 receptions led the team for that season.