Joe Kresky
Joseph Lawrence Kresky (April 27, 1906 – December 24, 1988) was an American football offensive lineman.
| Born: | April 27, 1906 Marinette, Wisconsin, United States |
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| Died: | December 24, 1988 (aged 82) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| College | Wisconsin |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1932 | Boston Braves |
| 1933–1935 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 1935 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
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Life
Kresky was born in Marinette, Wisconsin to Michael Kresky and Agnes Berg Barnosky Kresky, German immigrants, on April 27, 1906.[1] He died on December 24, 1988.
Career
Kresky attended Marinette High School, where he was a star football player.[2] After high school, he played college football for the University of Wisconsin.[3] Kresky played in the National Football League for the Boston Braves, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
References
- Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRH2-574 : accessed 01 Dec 2014), Joseph Lawrence Kresky, 27 Apr 1906; citing Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, reference 00078 Reg 795; FHL microfilm 1305091.
- "Joe Kresky Signed to Play on Packer Team". The Escanaba Daily Press. September 11, 1930. p. 9. Retrieved December 1, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Football Star Pays Fine, Rose to Fight". Manitowoc Herald-Times. February 7, 1929. p. 13. Retrieved December 1, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
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