Early Life and High School Career
A Hungarian-American born in Youngstown, Ohio, Kosar was raised in suburban Boardman. He attended Boardman High School, where he earned Parade magazine All-American honors as a senior for the 1982 season. He also gained recognition as a baseball player, especially for his pitching skills.
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