Ted Grabinski
 Ted Grabinski, 1939 | |
| No. 11, 53 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Center, linebacker, guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 16, 1916 Pittsburgh |
| Died: | November 30, 2000 (age 84) Sarasota, Florida |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Ambridge (PA) |
| College: | Duquesne |
| Undrafted: | 1939 |
| Career history | |
| Player stats at PFR | |
Thaddeus "Ted" Grabinski (February 6, 1916 – November 30, 2000) was an American football player. He played college football for Duquesne and professional football for the Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers.
Early years
A native of Pittsburgh, he attended Ambridge High School and played college football for the Duquesne Dukes from 1935 to 1938.[1]
Professional football
In January 1939, he signed to play professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (renamed the Steelers one year later).[2] He played for the Pirates in Pittsburgh Pirates and the Steelers in 1940. He appeared in 21 NFL games as a center, linebacker, and guard.[3]
Military service and later years
In February 1941, he was drafted into the Army.[4]
After
American Association.[5]
Grabinski died in 2000.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Ted Grabinski". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Grabinski's in the Army Now! Ted Grabinski Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ted Grabinski". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 29, 2021.