Steve Sinko

Stephen Patrick Sinko (September 14, 1909 – March 1, 1999) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a guard and tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins from 1934 to 1936, and for the Los Angeles Bulldogs from 1937-1938.

Steve Sinko
Biographical details
Born(1909-09-15)September 15, 1909
Chisholm, Minnesota
DiedMarch 1, 1999(1999-03-01) (aged 89)
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Playing career
1929–1931Duquesne
1934–1936Boston Redskins
1937–1938Los Angeles Bulldogs
Position(s)Guard, tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1939–1942Duquesne (assistant)
1944Iowa Pre-Flight (assistant)
1946–1949Boston University (assistant)
1949-1951Indiana University (assistant)
1951–1957Boston University (line)
1957–1963Boston University
Head coaching record
Overall23–36–3

Background

Sinko was born and raised in Chisolm, Minnesota, where he graduated from the local high school. He attended Duquesne University, where he played on the school's varsity team, playing in the first ever Orange Bowl.[1]

Professional career

Following college, Sinko played professionally for the Boston Redskins, staying 3 seasons before moving to the Los Angeles Bulldogs for one season. In 1939, he took an assistant coaching position under Aldo Donelli at Duquesne University, and in 1941 the two sered as head coach and line coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.[2]

During World War II, Sinko served as a pilot in the Navy.[1] During his service, Sinko served as a coach for the Iowa Pre-Flight Seahawks football team.[3] In 1946, he was signed as a mentor to the football team at Miami University,[4] and later that year in June was signed as head coach at Duquesne University, only to serve in that capacity until December 1946, when he quit to once again become an assistant to Aldo Donelli, this time at Boston University.[5] In 1949, he was named as assistant to Clyde B. Smith at Indiana University.[6][2]

He was the line coach at Boston University under Aldo Donelli from 1947 to 1956.[7] Sinko served as the head football coach at Boston University from 1957 to 1963, compiling a record of 23–36–3. He was succeeded as head coach by Warren Schmakel.[8]

Personal

Sinko was inducted into the Duquesne Dukes Hall of Fame in 1988.[9] He died on March 1, 1999 in Barnstable, Massachusetts (Cape Cod).[1]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Boston University Terriers (NCAA University Division independent) (1957–1963)
1957 Boston University 5–3
1958 Boston University 4–5
1959 Boston University 4–5
1960 Boston University 3–5–2
1961 Boston University 4–5
1962 Boston University 2–7
1963 Boston University 1–6–1
Boston University: 23–36–3
Total:23–36–3

References
  1. "Obituaries". The Cape Cod Times. 1999. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  2. ""Steve Sinko is appointed to Indiana Football Staff"". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. 18 Feb 1949. Retrieved 14 Oct 2019.
  3. ""They'll Help Coach Seahawks This Fall"". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Iowa City, Iowa. 23 July 1945. Retrieved 14 Oct 2019.
  4. Jack Sell (23 April 1946). ""Sutherland Visits 23 Southern Schools; Miami Signs Sinko"". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Retrieved 14 Oct 2019.
  5. Fred Landucci (5 Jan 1947). ""Old Team of Donelli and Sinko To Start on its New Job Friday"". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Retrieved 14 Oct 2019.
  6. ""Steve Sinko Moves to Indian U. Post"". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 18 Feb 1949. Retrieved 14 Oct 2019.
  7. "Steve Sinko Made Boston U Coach; Succeeds Donelli". The Daily Courier. Connellsville, Pennsylvania. United Press. February 15, 1957. p. 4. Retrieved June 2, 2015 – via Newspapers.com .
  8. ""More Coaching Changes Made"". Clarion-Ledger. Jackson, Mississippi. 10 Jan 1964. Retrieved 14 Oct 2019.
  9. ""Duquesne Hall of Fame - alphabetical list"". Duquesne Sports. Duquesne University. Retrieved 15 Oct 2019.


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