George Cheverko

American football player (1920–1977) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

George Francis Cheverko (July 29, 1920 November 14, 1977) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Fordham University and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1944 NFL draft by the Cleveland Rams.[1] Cheverko was inducted into the Fordham University Hall of Fame in 1978.[2]

PositionBack
Born(1920-07-29)July 29, 1920
Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 14, 1977(1977-11-14) (aged 57)
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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George Cheverko
Cheverko, circa 1942
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PositionBack
Personal information
Born(1920-07-29)July 29, 1920
Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 14, 1977(1977-11-14) (aged 57)
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
CollegeFordham
NFL draft1944: 7th round, 64th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards73
Rushing average3.3
Receptions18
Receiving yards341
Total touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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