Bill Romanowski

William Thomas Romanowski (born April 2, 1966) is an American former football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. Nicknamed "Romo" and "RomoCop", he spent the majority of his career with the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. Romanowski was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 1988 NFL Draft and played six seasons each in San Francisco and Denver. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders for two seasons each. At the time of his retirement, Romanowski won four Super Bowl titles, two each with the 49ers and Broncos, and twice received Pro Bowl honors during his Broncos tenure. He also led a controversial career due to often engaging in unsportsmanlike behavior, which resulted in altercations with opponents and teammates.

Bill Romanowski
Romanowski in 2006
No. 53
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1966-04-02) April 2, 1966
Vernon, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Rockville (Vernon, Connecticut)
College:Boston College (1984–1987)
NFL draft:1988 / Round: 3 / Pick: 80
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 4× Super Bowl champion (XXIII, XXIV, XXXII, XXXIII)
  • 2× Pro Bowl (1996, 1998)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1988)
  • Second-team All-American (1987)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:1,116
Sacks:39.5
Interceptions:18
Forced fumbles:16
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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