Gerald P. Marciniak (March 30, 1937 – January 14, 2014) was a Canadian Football League (CFL) player and Michigan Wolverine football player.
| Born: | March 30, 1937 |
|---|---|
| Died: | January 2, 2014 |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | G |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| College | University of Michigan |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1959 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Marciniak was raised in Chicago and played football for Mount Carmel High School. He was the co-captain of Mount Carmel's 1954 football team that won the Chicago Catholic League championship and then lost in the city championship game.[1][2][3]
After graduating from high school, Marciniak attended the University of Michigan starting in 1955.[4] He played college football at the tackle for the 1957 and 1958 Michigan Wolverines football teams.[5][6]
He later played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the 1959 season.[7]
After retiring from football, Marciniak worked as a sales representative for Bliss & Laughlin in Harvey, Illinois. He was also a member of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley's commission on human relations in the 1960s.[8]
In 1991, Marciniak was named to the all-time football team from Mt. Carmel High School.[9]
Marciniak died on January 2, 2014, from complications of Parkinson's disease. [10]
References
edit- ^ "Mt. Carmel Takes Catholic Title". Chicago Tribune. November 29, 1954. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012.
- ^ John Leusch (December 5, 1954). "Fenger Whips Mt. Carmel for Title, 20-13". Chicago Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012.
- ^ Ralph Leo (November 29, 1954). "Coach Lauds Mt. Carmel's Effort; So Does St. George". Chicago Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013.
- ^ "MICHIGAN GETS TWO MT. CARMEL FOOTBALL ACES". Chicago Daily Tribune. March 10, 1955. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012.
- ^ "1957 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library.
- ^ "1958 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library.
- ^ "Players A-Z". cflapedia.com.
- ^ The Michigan Alumnus, Vol. 70, 1963, p. 101.
- ^ Taylor Bell (August 18, 1991). "Kiszka's all-time team memorable". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ "Obituary". legacy.com.