David Kalina

David Kalina is a native of Wilmerding, Pennsylvania. He attended Westinghouse Memorial High School where he participated at the varsity level in both football and basketball, achieving letterman status in both sports. As a junior, Dave played on an undefeated Wildcat team with a year-end record of 9-0 in regular play. As a senior he was selected team captain and was recognized as Honorable Mention at the state level and by the Big 33.

Dave was encouraged to consider Coffeyville Junior College by his high school football coach and Coffeyville Alum John Catone. Recruited by Coach Bill Mills, who committed to throwing the ball, Dave selected Coffeyville from among several well-known and successful mid-west junior colleges. In his first year with the Ravens, Kalina was credited with 28 receptions for 699 yards, 24 yards on average, and 11 touchdowns. In a matchup against rival Hutchinson, he caught 7 passes for 184 yards, three of which were touchdowns, 5 yards, 28 yards and 88 yards. In his two years as a Raven, Dave caught 64 passes for more than 1300 yards. He scored 19 touchdowns and was selected as an All-Conference player both years. In 1966, he was designated as an All-American, Honorable Mention, and in 1967, designated as an All-American.

Dave’s performance on the field earned him a full scholarship to the University of Miami, Florida, as an education major. In his first game as a Hurricane (1969), playing in the Orange Bowl, Kalina set a school record with seven catches for 140 yards (vs. Northwestern). He finished his first year at Miami by tying the school record for receptions, with 43. In his second season with the Canes (1970), Kalina broke the school record for single season receptions with 45, a record which held for fifteen years. Other achievements as a Miami Hurricane include: Most Yards Pass/Receiving 628; 2nd Place 7/140 yards (vs. Northwestern) and 7/127 (vs. LSU).

At the conclusion of a successful collegiate career, Kalina was offered a free agent opportunity with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he remained for three seasons. As a physical education teacher he then returned to his high school alma mater, coaching football for 25 years. His most successful season as a coach occurred in 1992 with a Wildcat team record of 14 and 1 and a trip to the state playoffs.