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John Rapacz

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John Rapacz
Rapacz on a 1952 Bowman football card
Born:(1924-04-25)April 25, 1924
Rosedale, Ohio, U.S.
Died:January 2, 1991(1991-01-02) (aged 66)
Career information
Position(s)Center
CollegeOklahoma
NFL draft1947, round: 3, pick: 15
(By the Boston Yanks)
Career history
As player
1948–1949Chicago Rockets/Hornets (AAFC)
1950–1954New York Giants
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

John Joseph Rapacz (April 25, 1924 – January 2, 1991) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He also played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Chicago Rockets/Hornets. Rapacz played college football and baseball at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American in football, and was drafted in the third round of the 1947 NFL draft by the Boston Yanks.[1] After retiring from the NFL Rapacz went on to become a Michigan High School Hall of Fame football coach for Hackett Catholic Central High School.

References

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  1. ^ "2022 Oklahoma Sooners Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). University of Oklahoma athletics. February 17, 2022. p. 105. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
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In 1954 John was traded to the Baltimore Colts. He retired at the end of the 1955 season. He returned to college, finished his degree, became a teacher and Football coach at Hackett Catholic High School.