John Patrick (American football)

John Raymond Patrick (January 16, 1918 – April 29, 2000) was an American football blocking back who played for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1941, 1945, and 1946. He played college football for Penn State before being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 12th round (101st overall) of the 1941 NFL Draft. His rights were transferred to the Steelers due to the events later referred to as the Pennsylvania Polka. He served in World War II for the United States Army before rejoining the Steelers in 1945.[1][2]

John Patrick
Position:Blocking back
Personal information
Born:(1918-01-16)January 16, 1918
Central City, Pennsylvania
Died:April 29, 2000(2000-04-29) (aged 82)
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:Shade Township High School
Shade Township, Pennsylvania
College:Penn State
NFL Draft:1941 / Round: 12 / Pick: 101
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:18
Games started:8
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

References

  1. "WW II Honor Roll". ProFootballHOF.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  2. "John Patrick". ProFootballArchives.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
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