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Jim Kalafat (also known as Jim Starr) is an American athlete, actor, and producer. Under the stage name Laser, he competed as a gladiator on the American TV show American Gladiators from 1989 to 1996.
Jim Kalafat-Starr | |
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| Born | February 21, 1962 Great Falls, Montana, US |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Other names | Laser |
| Education | Montana State University (B.S) |
| Occupation(s) | Ex-professional athlete and product development (nutraceuticals) |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Spouse | Tonya Smith |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Kathy & Ron Kalafat |
| Website | http://www.jimkalafat.com/ |
Early life and education
editKalafat was born in Great Falls,[1] Montana, on February 21, 1962. He graduated from CM Russell High School.[1] In 1986, he graduated from Montana State University,[2]
Career
editFootball
editKalafat was an all-state running back in 1979.[3] In 1980, he was recruited to play in the offensive backfield at the Bobcats' of Montana State; however, in 1982, he was moved to linebacker.[4] He held the Bobcats' top two single-season tackles marks. Kalafat also has MSU's single-game record of 30 tackles (against Nevada in 1983), as well as games of 29, 28, and 26 tackles, and ranks fifth in program history in career tackles (380).[3] In 1984, Jim started his career in professional football in the National Football League (NFL), and later spent time in the Canadian Football League (CFL).[3][4][5] He was a member of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1984 but was released on August 13, 1984. He played one game for the Toronto Argonauts in 1985, and had a one-game stint as a replacement player for the Los Angeles Rams in 1987.[6][7]
Kalafat had a career-ending injury in 1987.[1][3][4][5]
American Gladiator
editIn 1989, he was selected as 'Laser' in the American television series, American Gladiators. He debuted in the second half of the first season and remained until 1996, when the show ended.[2][8]
He was featured in a five-part documentary series on Netflix, titled Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators.[1][8]
Awards and achievements
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Great Falls native, former MSU Bobcat Jim Kalafat featured in American Gladiators docuseries on Netflix". MontanaSports.com (MTSPX). June 21, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "Jim Kalafat: From the gridiron to American Gladiators". MontanaSports.com (MTSPX). July 29, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "#MTTop40: Jim Kalafat became a record-setting star on Montana State's defense". MontanaSports.com (MTSPX). July 19, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c "BOBCATS 125: Jim Kalafat". Montana State University Athletics. May 10, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Laser (Jim Starr) | American Gladiators | GladiatorsTV.com". Gladiators. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "Jim Kalafat Stats". Pro Football Archives.
- ^ "Jim Kalafat NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives.
- ^ a b "Sex, drugs and steroids: 'Muscles & Mayhem' covers 'American Gladiators' pain and parties". USA TODAY. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
External links
edit- Jim Starr at IMDb
- Jim Starr at Gladiators TV
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