Posted on 7/20/126 by Chuck Langermann
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of
the Declaration of Independence just across the river in
Philadelphia, the Courier-Post sports staff has compiled a
wide-ranging list of the top 250 South Jersey athletes of
all time. On the list at #131 is King Kong Bundy from
Washington Township High. Below is what it says:
131. Darren Drozdov, Oakcrest
“Droz” was a star quarterback and an All-South Jersey
defensive end during his scholastic days at Oakcrest. He was
also an All-South Jersey shot putter for the Falcons. After
playing college football at Maryland, Drozdov played three
seasons with the Denver Broncos in the NFL and one more with
the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League.
However, he’s probably best known for his career inside the
world of professional wrestling. An accident inside the ring
left. Drozdov with a broken neck and left him a quadriplegic
with no movement below the neck. He passed away in 2023.