American football player
 Ted Grabinski, 1939 | |
| No. 11, 53 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Center, linebacker, guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (1916-02-16)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 | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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.
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). 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.
Military service and later years
In February 1941, he was drafted into the Army.
After World War II, he played professional football in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Buffalo Bisons during their 1946 season. He also played in 1946 for the Bethlehem Bulldogs in the American Association.
Grabinski died in 2000.
References
- ^ "Ted Grabinski". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- "Ted Grabinski Signs". Lancaster New Era. January 24, 1939. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Grabinski's in the Army Now! Ted Grabinski Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- "Ted Grabinski Draftee". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. February 19, 1941. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Ted Grabinski". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 29, 2021.