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Quarterback Steve Bartkowski of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the football during a game, wearing a white uniform with red accents and helmet, on a sunny field.
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Steve Bartkowski

American football player
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Quarterback Steve Bartkowski of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the football during a game, wearing a white uniform with red accents and helmet, on a sunny field.
Steve Bartkowski Quarterback Steve Bartkowski of the Atlanta Falcons running with the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim, California, October 16, 1983.

Steve Bartkowski was an American football quarterback born on November 12, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa. He played college football at the University of California before being drafted first overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1975 NFL draft.1

Bartkowski played for the Falcons from 1975 to 1985 and later for the Los Angeles Rams in 1986. During his career, he achieved 2 Pro Bowl selections, gained 24,124 passing yards, and threw 156 touchdowns against 144 interceptions. He was known for his height of 6 ft 4 inches and weight of 216 lb.1

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