Vincent Augustine Zizak (August 8, 1908 – August 1973) was an American football offensive guard and professional wrestler. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles across four seasons.[1][2]

Vince Zizak
No. 23
Position:Offensive tackle, Offensive Guard
Personal information
Born:(1908-08-08)August 8, 1908
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Died:August 1973(1973-08-00) (aged 64–65)
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:La Salle Prep (PA)
College:Villanova
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:24
Games started:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Vince Zizak was born on August 8, 1908, in Camden, New Jersey.

Football career

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Vince Zizak played two games for the Chicago Bears before joining the Philadelphia Eagles. Zizak then played four seasons with the team, but only played 22 games. He also started six.[3] In 1937, he played two games with the Eagles before joining the Rochester Tigers of the AFL II. Then, in 1938 he played for the Wilmington Clippers of the American Association.[4]

Wrestling career

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Zizak briefly was a professional wrestler in the winter of 1936.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Vince Zizak Statistics on JustSportsStats.com". www.justsportsstats.com.
  2. ^ "Vince Zizak Stats, News and Video - G". NFL.com.
  3. ^ "Vince Zizak Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  4. ^ "Vince Zizak Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  5. ^ "Camden People - Vince Zizak". www.dvrbs.com.