Bill Romanowski

William Thomas "Bill" Romanowski (born April 2, 1966) is a former American football linebacker. He played in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, and Oakland Raiders.

Early life and education

Romanowski was born in Vernon, Connecticut. A linebacker, he graduated from Rockville High School in 1984, Boston College in 1988, with academic honors and Scanlan Award Recipient.

NFL career

Romanowski went on to a 16-year career in the NFL, playing for the San Francisco 49ers (1988–1993), Philadelphia Eagles (1994–1995), Denver Broncos (1996–2001), and Oakland Raiders (2002–2003). After his career, he was listed by ESPN as the fifth dirtiest player in professional team sports history.

Romanowski played 243 consecutive games during the 1988-2003 seasons, an NFL record that stood until Chris Gardocki broke it during the 2006 season, finishing his career with 265, (256 reg. season and 9 playoff games). He won 4 Super Bowl Championships, and played 5 Super Bowls (Super Bowl XXIII, Super Bowl XXIV, Super Bowl XXXII, Super Bowl XXXIII and Super Bowl XXXVII).