Nick Drahos (December 6, 1918 – May 12, 2018) was an American football end. He was selected in the 11th round of the 1941 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Cornell University[2] and was a member of the Sphinx Head Society. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981. Drahos died from pneumonia in Holland, Michigan in May 2018 at the age 99.[3]
Date of birth | December 6, 1918 |
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Place of birth | Ford City, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Date of death | May 12, 2018 | (aged 99)
Place of death | Holland, Michigan, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Tackle, end |
US college | Cornell University |
NFL draft | 1941 / round: 11 / pick: 94 |
Drafted by | Cleveland Rams |
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References
edit- ^ "1941 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Cornell University - Hall of Fame". www.cornellbigred.com. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ "Hall of Famer and Cornell Legend Nick Drahos Passes Away". footballfoundation.org. May 24, 2018.