George Papach
American football player (1925–2022)
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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]
PositionFullback
BornApril 27, 1925
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 2022 (aged 97)
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Papach pictured in Debris 1947, Purdue yearbook | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 27, 1925 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 2022 (aged 97) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Youngstown (OH) Chaney |
| College | Purdue |
| NFL draft | 1948: 12th round, 103rd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
