John Babinecz
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| Position: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 222 lb (101 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Central Catholic (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) | ||
| College: | Villanova | ||
| NFL draft: | 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39 | ||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
John Michael Babinecz (born July 27, 1950) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Oilers and Chicago Bears. He also was a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Villanova University.
Early years
Babinecz attended Central Catholic High School where he played as a tight end and linebacker, receiving All-Catholic honors in his last two years. He also was the State Catholic champion in the shot put.[1] He is of Polish descent.[2]
He accepted a football scholarship from
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Babinecz was selected by the
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Houston Oilers
In 1974, Babinecz was claimed by the Houston Oilers and spent the season on the injured reserve list. He was released on September 14, 1975.
Chicago Bears
On September 16, 1975, he was claimed by the Chicago Bears.[5] He appeared in 14 games in a reserve role. He wasn't re-signed after the season.
Philadelphia Eagles
On June 29, 1976, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent.[6] He was waived on August 2.[7]
Atlanta Falcons
On August 10, 1976, he was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Falcons.[8] On August 23, he was released before the start of the season.[9]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
On September 16, 1976, he signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after a five-day tryout.[10][11] On August 28, 1977, he was released to be able to enter medical school in September.[12][13]
Personal life
Babinecz worked as a pediatrician in Paoli, Pennsylvania.[14]
References
- ^ "Villanova Gets Local Grid Star". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ Ronkowski, Steve (March 5, 2012). "Pulaski Day Special: All-Time, All-Polish Bears Team". Windy City Gridiron.
- ^ "Football Retirement Ceremony Honors Finneran and Babinecz". villanova.com. 4 November 2003. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Dallas Reports Two Reserves In Doubt". Toledo Blade. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". The Pantagraph. 17 September 1975. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Signs with Eagles". The Bryan Times. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Seven vets are axed by Eagles". The Morning News. 3 August 1976. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Falcons get linebacker from Eagles, cut back". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Falcons Cut Six". The Atlanta Constitution. 24 August 1976. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Winnipeg". The Ottawa Journal. 17 September 1976. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Last-quarter effort stalls as Bombers dump 'Riders". The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Daily News. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Bits And Pieces". Star-Phoenix. 29 July 1977. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Main Line Health physicians recognized as "Top Docs" by Main Line Today". Main Line Health. December 5, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2020.