John Kropke

John Kropke
No. 73
Date of birth (1966-01-03) January 3, 1966 (age 58)
Place of birthChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)DT/DE
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight278 lb (126 kg)
US collegeIllinois State
Career history
As coach
2000Eureka Red Devils (LB)
2001–2004Eureka Red Devils (DL)
2005Winnipeg Blue Bombers DL
2006–2007Montreal Alouettes (DL)
2008–2011Hamilton Tiger-Cats (DL)
2012–presentChicago Maroons (Assistant DL)
As player
19891995Ottawa Rough Riders
1996Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1997Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
  • CFL Northern All-Star (1995)
  • 2× Intergold CFLPA All-Star (1996, 1997)
CFL East All-Star1992, 1993, 1994
Career stats
Tackles316
Quarterback sacks31
Interceptions4
Fumbles recovered3
Total TDs3

John Kropke (born January 3, 1966) is a former American football defensive tackle who played nine seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Ottawa Rough Riders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders. He played college football at Illinois State University.