Andrew James Nemecek (May 6, 1896 – May 8, 1984) was an American football and basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | May 6, 1896 Lorain, Ohio |
| Died: | May 8, 1984 (aged 88) Mayfield Heights, Ohio |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Lorain (OH) |
| Position: | Guard, center |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
Nemecek was born in Lorain, Ohio, in 1896 and attended Lorain High School.[1]
He attended Ohio State University and played college football at the center position from 1919 to 1921. He received nine varsity letters in football, basketball, and track.[2] In 1921, he received the Western Conference medal for combined excellence in scholarship and athletics.[3]
He also played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) as a guard and center for the Columbus Tigers from 1923 to 1925.[4] He was selected as the second-team center on the 1924 All-Pro Team.[5][6] He also played professional basketball for the Columbus Kinners.[2]
He worked as a surgeon in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He died in 1984 at a nursing home in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Andy Nemecek". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Former Ohio State grid star dies at age 78". Chillicothe Gazette. May 10, 1984. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nemecek Wins Medal". Lima Republican-Gazette. June 4, 1921. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Andy Nemecek". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ "Tillie Voss Picked as End On All American Pro Team; Lambeau, Half, On 2nd Squad". Green Bay Press-Gazette. December 19, 1924. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ John Hogrogian (1984). "1924 All-Pros" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Pro Football Researchers.