 Grbac with the Chiefs in 1997 | |||||||||
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||
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| Born: | August 13, 1970 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | St. Joseph (Cleveland, Ohio) | ||||||||
| College: | Michigan (1988–1992) | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1993 / round: 8 / pick: 219 | ||||||||
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Elvis M. Grbac (born August 13, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, most notably with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, winning the Sammy Baugh Trophy, and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL draft. Grbac spent his first four seasons as a backup with the 49ers before playing his next four seasons as the Chiefs' starter.
On the Chiefs, Grbac would help lead the team to two playoff berths and one division title, along with earning Pro Bowl honors in 2000. However, his tenure would also be known for a quarterback controversy with Rich Gannon during the 1997 season. The Chiefs' decision to start Grbac over Gannon drew retrospective criticism due to Gannon having greater success on the rival Oakland Raiders. Grbac played his final season for the Baltimore Ravens. After retiring, he became the athletic director at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, the high school he attended as a student.