George Kinek
American football player (1929–1995)
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George Kinek (January 13, 1929 – January 21, 1995) was an American professional football end.
PositionEnd
BornJanuary 13, 1929
Palmerton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Palmerton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 21, 1995 (aged 66)
Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Position | End | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born | January 13, 1929 Palmerton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||
| Died | January 21, 1995 (aged 66) Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school | Allentown (PA) Central Catholic | ||||
| College | Tulane | ||||
| NFL draft | 1951: 4th round, 48th overall pick | ||||
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Early life and education
Kinek was born in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, on January 13, 1929. He attended Allentown Central Catholic High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania and college at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Career
Kinek was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 4th round (48th overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft.[1] He played for the Chicago Cardinals in 1954.[2][3]
Death
He died on January 21, 1995, in Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania, at age 67.[4]
