Jerry Olsavsky
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| Jerry Olsavsky | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | March 29, 1967 |
| Place of birth: | Youngstown, Ohio |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Linebacker |
| College: | Pittsburgh |
| NFL Draft: | 1989 / Round: 10 / Pick 258 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1989-1997 1998 1998 |
Pittsburgh Steelers Cincinnati Bengals Baltimore Ravens |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Jerome (Jerry) Olsavsky (born March 29, 1967) is a former professional football player who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1989 to 1997. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1997, but his contract was waived in 1998, when he broke his hand. Olsavsky ended his career with the Baltimore Ravens in 1998.
Olsavsky was born in the industrial town of Youngstown, Ohio. He gained early recognition as a star football player at Chaney High School and went on to play collegiately at the University of Pittsburgh. Following his graduation, he was drafted by the Steelers.
When Olsavsky ended his career in professional football, he spent several years coaching in various places. He currently serves as assistant football coach at Youngstown State University.
