George Kisiday
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BornApril 16, 1923
Ambridge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Ambridge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 9, 1970 (aged 47)
Ambridge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Ambridge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Positions | End, tackle | ||||||
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| Born | April 16, 1923 Ambridge, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | November 9, 1970 (aged 47) Ambridge, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Ambridge (PA) | ||||||
| College | Duquesne Columbia | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1948: 22nd round, 196th overall pick | ||||||
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George John Kisiday (April 16, 1923 – November 8, 1970) was an American football player who played at the end position. He played college football for Duquesne and Columbia and professional football for the Buffalo Bills and Jersey City Giants.
Kisiday was born in 1923 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. He attended and played football at Ambridge High School.[1]
College football and military service
Kisiday played college football for Duquesne at the end position in 1942 and 1947.[1] His college career was interrupted by service in the United States Army during World War II. He transferred to Columbia in 1947 and played at the tackle position for Lou Little's 1947 Columbia Lions football team that was ranked No. 20 in the final AP Poll.[1]