Rod Kush (born December 29, 1956), is also known as "the Krusher".
He is an American former professional
football
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in the
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(NFL). He played for the
Buffalo Bills
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and
Houston Oilers
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. He then decided to open a furniture store called "Rod Kush's Furniture", which went out of business in 2007.
Later, Kush opened his new chain of furniture stores, "7 Day Furniture",
with locations in both Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. He previously resided in Gretna, Nebraska before moving to Ashland, Nebraska. His previous house in Gretna fell into disrepair and was demolished. The land now includes a senior living home.
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1956 births
Living people
Players of American football from Omaha, Nebraska
American football safeties
Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks football players
Buffalo Bills players
Houston Oilers players
20th-century American sportsmen
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