Joe Mihal

Joe Mihal
No. 27, 47, 43
PositionTackle
Personal information
Born(1916-04-02)April 2, 1916
Homestead, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 18, 1979(1979-09-18) (aged 63)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High schoolEmerson (IN)
CollegePurdue (1935-1938)
NFL draft1939: 3rd round, 19th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL + AAFC statistics
Games played33
Starts1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph Mihal (April 2, 1916 – September 18, 1979) was an American professional football player who was a tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for two seasons with the Chicago Bears. He was elected as a starter for the 1939 Chicago College All-Star Game. He was selected in the third round of the 1939 NFL draft.[1]

Mihal played for the Bears in their 73–0 victory over the Washington Redskins in the 1940 NFL Championship Game. He served in World War II for the United States Army.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "1939 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  2. ^ "WW II Honor Roll". ProFootballHOF.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "Joe Mihal". ProFootballArchives.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.