John Walter "Baddie" Badaczewski (January 27, 1922 – December 12, 1999) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Boston Yanks, Chicago Cardinals, Washington Redskins, and the Chicago Bears. He played college football at Western Reserve University (now known as Case Western Reserve University).[1] He sacked opposing quarterbacks 22 times in the year 1946 alone.[citation needed]

John Badaczewski
No. 57, 68
Badaczewski on a 1952 Bowman football card
Date of birth(1922-01-27)January 27, 1922
Place of birthJohnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of deathDecember 12, 1999(1999-12-12) (aged 77)
Place of deathRockville, Maryland, United States
Career information
Position(s)Guard
US collegeWestern Reserve
Career history
As player
1943Great Lakes Navy
1944Bainbridge Navy
1945Fleet City Bluejackets
1946–1948Boston Yanks
1948Chicago Cardinals
1949–1952Washington Redskins
1953Chicago Bears
Career highlights and awards
HonorsCambria County Sports Hall of Fame
Career stats

References

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  1. ^ "John 'Baddie' Badaczewski". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. December 15, 1999. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
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