|   Mendyk in 1958 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | 1934or1935(age 89–90) | 
| Height: | 6 ft 1 [1] in (1.85 m) | 
| Career information | |
| College: | Michigan State | 
| Position: | Halfback | 
| NFL draft: | 1957: 3rd round, 35th pick | 
| Baseball career | |
| Outfielder Third baseman First baseman | |
| Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .240 [2] | 
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Dennis Mendyk (born 1934/1935), [3] [a] also known as Dennis the Menace [4] and Dennis the Mennis, [5] is an American football and baseball player.
Mendyk was the son of Clarence Mendyk. [6] He attended Michigan State University. [1] [b]
Mendyk played for the Michigan State Spartans football team in 1956. [7] The next year,he was selected by the New York Giants in the 3rd round of the 1957 NFL Draft; [8] he did not make the final roster.
Mendyk played in Minor League Baseball from 1957 to 1960. [9]
 
  
  
  
  
 