Julie Rykovich

Julius Alphonsus Rykovich (April 6, 1923 – December 23, 1974) was an American professional football halfback, kickoff returner, and defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears. Rykovich also played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Buffalo Bills and the Chicago Rockets. He played college football at the University of Illinois and the University of Notre Dame and was drafted in the second round of the 1947 NFL draft. He was co-MVP alongside Buddy Young in the 1947 Rose Bowl for Illinois, and was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 1993.^[1]

PositionsHalfback
Defensive back

Born(1923-04-06)April 6, 1923
Gary, Indiana, U.S.

DiedDecember 22, 1974(1974-12-22) (aged 51)
Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

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Julie Rykovich

Rykovich on a 1951 Bowman football card
No. 86, 85, 11, 20
Positions	Halfback Defensive back
Personal information
Born	(1923-04-06)April 6, 1923 Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Died	December 22, 1974(1974-12-22) (aged 51) Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	204 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school	Lew Wallace (Gary)
College	Notre Dame Illinois
NFL draft	1946: 2nd round, 14th overall pick
Career history
Buffalo Bills (1947–1948) Chicago Rockets (1948) Chicago Bears (1949–1951) Washington Redskins (1952–1953)
Awards and highlights
National champion (1943) Second-team All-Big Nine (1946) Co-MVP in 1947 Rose Bowl Rose Bowl Hall of Fame (1993)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards 2,584 Rushing average 4 Receptions 75 Receiving yards 1,158 Totall touchdowns 32 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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