Eddie Jankowski

Eddie Jankowski
No. 25, 7
PositionsFullback
Halfback
Personal information
Born(1913-06-23)June 23, 1913
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 1996(1996-07-20) (aged 83)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolEast Division
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
CollegeWisconsin
NFL draft1937: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards1,002
Rushing average3.6
Receptions2
Receiving yards65
Total touchdowns10
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Edward Joe Jankowski (June 23, 1913 – July 20, 1996) was an American professional football player. He was selected in the first round of the 1937 NFL draft with the ninth overall pick.[1] He played running back for five seasons for the Green Bay Packers. He was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1984.[2] He played college football at the University of Wisconsin, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Following his playing career, Jankowski was an officer in the United States Navy during World War II before working for Miller Brewing Company and becoming a coach at Whitefish Bay High School.

References

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  1. ^ "1937 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Christl, Cliff. "Ed Jankowski". Packers.com. Retrieved September 11, 2023.