George Martin Papach (April 27, 1925 – April 28, 2022) was an American football fullback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Purdue University, having previously attended Chaney High School in Youngstown, Ohio.[1] Papach died on April 28, 2022, one day after his 97th birthday.[2]
 Papach pictured in Debris 1947, Purdue yearbook | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | April 27, 1925 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died: | April 28, 2022 (aged 97) |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Youngstown (OH) Chaney |
| College: | Purdue |
| Position: | Fullback |
| NFL draft: | 1948 / round: 12 / pick: 103 |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
References
edit- ^ Wallace, William N. (1964). "Nelson's Encyclopedia of Pro Football".
- ^ "George M. Papach". Veterans Legacy Memorial. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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