Bill Malinchak
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | April 2, 1944 Monessen, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Monessen | ||||||||
| College | Indiana (1962-1965) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1966: 3rd round, 39th overall pick | ||||||||
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William John Malinchak (born April 2, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and special teams ace in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1960s and 1970s.[1][2] He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers
Education and early football career
Malinchak attended suburban Pittsburgh's Monessen High School and played college football at Indiana University Bloomington for the Hoosiers.[3]
Professional football career
Malinchak's professional football career was spent with both the Detroit Lions and the Washington Redskins.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ "The 'Reborn' Redskin Blocks Punts". The New York Times. December 18, 1976. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ "Special Team Leads Redskins: Vikings kick away opener." Grand Forks, North Dakita: Grand Forks Herald, September 19, 1972.
- ^ "Bill Malinchak". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ "Bill Malinchak". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Dave. "A Retired Pro Player's Dream: Redskins recalled blocker for 3 games." Greenwood, Mississippi: The Greenwood Commonwealth, December 21, 1976.
- ^ Dolson, Frank. "Super Struggle a Super Disaster." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 13, 1973.