Steven James Uhrinyak (November 23, 1914 – December 18, 1986) was an American football guard and tackle. Born in 1914 in Homestead, Pennsylvania, he played college football at Franklin & Marshall College from 1936 to 1938.[1][2] In 1939, he signed with the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).[2] He was converted by coach Ray Flaherty from a guard to a tackle and appeared as a backup in the season opener against the Eagles. He was released after the first game as he "appeared a little too green" for NFL competition. He was then waived by all nine of the other NFL clubs.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | November 23, 1914 Homestead, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died: | December 18, 1986 (aged 72) |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Franklin & Marshall |
| Position: | Guard, tackle |
| Career history | |
| Player stats at PFR | |
References
edit- ^ "Steve Uhrinyak - The Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014.
- ^ a b Frey, Charley (May 8, 1939). "Steve Uhrinyak, F. & M., Signs With Washington Pros". Intelligencer Journal. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Skins Cut Uhrinyak, Recruit Guard; 33 Players Remain". Evening Star. September 24, 1939. p. 51.
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