![]() Mendyk in 1958 | |
Personal information | |
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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] |
Teams | |
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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]