Johnny Strzykalski

John Raymond "Strike" Strzykalski (December 14, 1921 – June 19, 2002) was an American professional football player who was a halfback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Marquette Golden Avalanche and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 1946 NFL draft.^[1] Strzykalski served in the United States Air Force prior to his football career.^[2]

PositionHalfback

Born(1921-12-14)December 14, 1921
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

DiedJune 19, 2002(2002-06-19) (aged 80)
Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S.

Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

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Johnny Strzykalski

John Strzykalski in 1949
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Position	Halfback
Personal information
Born	(1921-12-14)December 14, 1921 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	June 19, 2002(2002-06-19) (aged 80) Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	South Division (Milwaukee)
College	Marquette
NFL draft	1946: 1st round, 6th overall pick
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (1946–1952)
Awards and highlights
2× Second-team All-Pro (1948, 1950) Pro Bowl (1950)
Career NFL/AAFC statistics
Rushing yards 3,415 Rushing average 5.2 Receptions 93 Receiving yards 1,218 Total touchdowns 31 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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Nicknamed "Strike" by his teammates, Strzykalski retired at the end of the 1952 NFL season together with quarterback Frankie Albert, leaving Bruno Banducci the last original 49er on the roster.^[3]