Jerry Zawadzkas

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Jerry Zawadzkas
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Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born:(1946-01-03)January 3, 1946
Torrington, Connecticut, U.S.
Died:September 3, 2008(2008-09-03) (aged 62)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Torrington (CT)
College: Columbia
NFL draft: 1967  / round: 16 / pick: 401
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:2
Player stats at PFR

Gerald Anthony "Jerry" Zawadzkas (January 3, 1946 - September 3, 2008) was an American football tight end who played in one season, for the Detroit Lions. He also played for the Bridgeport Jets.

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Early life and education

Jerry Zawadzkas was born on January 3, 1946, in Torrington, Connecticut and attended Torrington High School. He went to college at Columbia.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

He was drafted in the 16th round (401st overall) by the Detroit Lions. In his first season, he only had one statistic; a 0-yard kick return. [1] He also appeared in the film "Paper Lion". [2]

New York Jets

In 1968, he was signed by the New York Jets. [2] He was later sent to the Bridgeport Jets. 1968 was the year the Jets won the Super Bowl.

Bridgeport Jets

When he was with the Bridgeport Jets, he scored two touchdowns. [3] He did not play anymore after 1968.

Later life and death

After playing football, he went to City College of New York to get a Master's Degree in physics. [2] [4] After getting a masters degree, he worked at Exxon Research Center. In 1978, he moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico to become a scientist at Sandia National Laboratories. [2] He was a nuclear and radiation researcher. [2] He retired in 2003. He died on September 3, 2008, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 62 at the time of his death. He was survived by his wife, three sons, daughter, and four grandchildren. [2]

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References

  1. "Jerry Zawadzkas Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "ABQJOURNAL OBITS/PROFILES: Jerry Zawadzkas Was NFL Player, Musician and Scientist". www.abqjournal.com.
  3. "Jerry Zawadzkas Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. American, Republican (September 9, 2008). "Gerald A. Zawadzkas | Republican American Archives".