Joe Osmanski

Joseph Charles Osmanski (December 26, 1917 – July 24, 1993) was an American football fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears and New York Bulldogs. He played college football at the College of the Holy Cross and was drafted in the 18th round of the 1941 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.

Joe Osmanski
Osmanski (center) and his brother Bill (far left) with George Halas (center left), and fellow brothers Raymond and Harold Schumacher
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born:(1917-12-26)December 26, 1917
Providence, Rhode Island
Died:July 24, 1993(1993-07-24) (aged 75)
Chicago, Illinois
Career information
College:Holy Cross
NFL Draft:1941 / Round: 18 / Pick: 170
(By the Washington Redskins)
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:1,182
Average:4.3
Touchdowns:6
Player stats at NFL.com

Osmanski was the younger brother of Bears player Bill Osmanski. The two became teammates in Chicago in 1946 when Bill returned from World War II and Joe was traded to the team.[1]

References

  1. "Osmanskis Signed by Chicago Bears". Winona Daily News. AP. July 30, 1946. Retrieved January 26, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
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