John Wozniak (gridiron football)

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John Wozniak
Wozniak on a 1952 Bowman football card
Profile
PositionOffensive Guard
Personal information
Born(1921-08-02)August 2, 1921
Arnold City, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 1982(1982-08-26) (aged 61)
Career information
CollegeAlabama
NFL draft1948: 5th round, 34th overall pick
Career history
1948Brooklyn Dodgers
1949New York Yankees
1950–1951New York Yanks
1952Dallas Texans
1953–1956Saskatchewan Roughriders
Awards and highlights
  • Pro Bowl (1952)
  • 3× CFL All-Star (1953, 54, 56)
  • 2× First-team All-SEC (1944, 1947)
  • Captain of the 1947 University of Alabama Football Team

John Edward Wozniak (August 2, 1921 – August 26, 1982) was an American professional football offensive guard who played nine seasons in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1948 NFL draft and the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1948 AAFC draft.


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