John Koniszewski

John Edward Koniszewski (August 29, 1921 – December 30, 2003) was an

He briefly played professional baseball for the Scranton Red Sox during the summer of 1943.[2] Koniszewski then served as a lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. During the Battle of Saipan, he was struck in the shoulder by Japanese machine-gun fire. He reportedly returned to the battle after receiving medial treatment and "a brief rest."^[3]

After the war, Koniszewski played professional football as a

After his playing career ended, Koniszewski worked for 18 years as a coach at the University of Scranton. He began as an assistant football coach for 12 years and also as freshman basketball coach. He also received a master's degree in education at the University of Scranton. He became Scranton's head football coach in 1964. He also served as Scranton's head basketball coach for one year.^[6][7]

Family and later years

Koniszewski was married for 53 years to Theresa Lagvanec. After his coaching career ended, he was the athletic and recreation director at Clarks Summit State Hospital for 34 years.^[7][1] He died in 2003 at his home in Peckville, Pennsylvania.^[1]

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