Walt Gorinski

Walter A. Gorinski (December 20, 1919 – July 3, 1977) was a professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After attending Hurst High School, located in Norvelt, Pennsylvania, Gorinski attended and played college football at Louisiana State University. Gorinski made his professional debut in the NFL in 1946 with the Steelers. He played his entire 1-year career for Pittsburgh. He is the uncle of Bob Gorinski, a designated hitter with the Minnesota Twins in 1977.

Walt Gorinski
Born:(1921-05-31)May 31, 1921
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Died:July 3, 1977(1977-07-03) (aged 56)
Bossier City, Louisiana
Career information
Position(s)Halfback
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight207 lb (94 kg)
CollegeLSU
High schoolHurst High School
NFL draft1943 / Round: 17 / Pick: 152
Drafted byPhiladelphia Eagles
Career history
As player
1946Pittsburgh Steelers
Career stats

Many sources state that Gorinski attended Mount Pleasant Area High School, located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. However, the school was not open until 1961 well after Gorinski's graduation in 1938.[1]

NFL

Gorinski was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 17th round (152nd overall) of the 1943 Draft.[2] That year the Steelers and the Eagles merged their teams during the 1943 season and became the Philadelphia-Pittsburgh "Steagles". The merger was dissolved after the 1943 season, as it was not intended to be permanent. The Eagles, received enough players back from the war and resumed their traditional operation. Gorinski did not play with the merged teams he played only one season with the Steelers in 1946.[3]

College

On November 29, 1941, with Gorinski in at fullback, the LSU Tigers defeated Tulane 19-0 in New Orleans. This victory resulted in the Tiger Rag being awarded to LSU.[4] In 1942, Gorinski was awarded LSU's Percy E. Roberts MVP Award, which is presented to the athletes selected as the most valuable offensive and defensive players.[5]

References
  1. Wilson, Hal. "Hurst 1927". Great Pennsylvania Teams. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
  2. "1943 NFL Draft" (PDF). 8 (6). Pro Football Researchers Association. 1986. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
  3. "Tigers in the Pros" (PDF). Louisiana State University. p. 5. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  4. "LSU Defeats Tulane". Galveston Daily News. November 30, 1941. p. 10. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  5. "Team Awards" (PDF). LSUSports.net. p. 9. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
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