About John Matuszak
John Daniel Matuszak, nicknamed "Tooz", was an American professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who later became an actor. Their disrespect motivated Matuszak to develop into a muscular young man, and he became the Wisconsin Class A state champion in the shot put with a throw of 58 ft 11 in (17.96 m). John Daniel Matuszak (October 25, 1950 – June 17, 1989), nicknamed "Tooz", was an American professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who later became an actor. As an actor, he starred in both films and television, appearing first as O. Matuszak was selected by the Houston Oilers with the first overall pick in the 1973 NFL draft and played most of his career with the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders until retiring after winning his second Super Bowl in 1981.
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