Joe Vodicka
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PositionHalfback
BornMarch 4, 1921
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 28, 1995 (aged 73)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
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| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 4, 1921 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 1995 (aged 73) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lane Tech (Chicago) |
| College | Illinois State |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Joseph J. Vodicka (March 4, 1921 – February 28, 1995) was an American professional football halfback who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cardinals. He played college football at Illinois State University.
Joseph J. Vodicka was born on March 4, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois.[1] He attended Lane Technical College Prep High School in Chicago.[1] He suffered a serious injury while in high school in 1938.[2] Vodicka was told by doctors that he would have a limp for the rest of his life.[2] However, he later fully recovered.[2]
Vodicka played college football for the Illinois State Normal Redbirds of Illinois State Normal University.[3]