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Steve Uhrinyak

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Steve Uhrinyak
Personal information
Born:(1914-11-23)November 23, 1914
Homestead, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:December 18, 1986(1986-12-18) (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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

References

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  1. ^ "Steve Uhrinyak - The Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Frey, Charley (May 8, 1939). "Steve Uhrinyak, F. & M., Signs With Washington Pros". Intelligencer Journal. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "Skins Cut Uhrinyak, Recruit Guard; 33 Players Remain". Evening Star. September 24, 1939. p. 51.