Christian Okoye
Christian Emeka Okoye (/oʊˈkɔɪeɪ/; born August 16, 1961), is a Nigerian-American former American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1987 to 1992. Nicknamed the “Nigerian Nightmare,” Okoye was known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles. Okoye’s six seasons in the NFL saw a league rushing title in 1989, two Pro Bowl appearances (1989, 1991), and three playoff appearances. He ended his NFL career due to multiple injuries.
A member of the Igbo ethnic group, Okoye was born in Enugu, Nigeria. He arrived in the US at age 21 and did not play American football until age 23, when he joined the squad at California’s Azusa Pacific University. He excelled in track and field, winning seven college titles in the shot put, discus, and hammer throw. The first time he attended an American football game he thought the game was boring.
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Okoye in Iraq, 2006
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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August 16, 1961 Enugu, Nigeria |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Azusa Pacific | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1987 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35 | ||||||||
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