Joe Pondelik
Joseph Pondelik (May 8, 1902 – January 23, 1965) was an American football player.
![]() Pondelik, 1924 | |
Chicago Maroons – No. 22 | |
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Position | Guard |
Personal information | |
Born: | May 8, 1902 |
Died: | January 23, 1965 62) Chicago, Illinois | (aged
Career history | |
College | Chicago (1922–1924) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Pondelik was born in 1902. He played college football for the Chicago Maroons football team of the University of Chicago from 1922 to 1924, and was a consensus first-team selection to the 1924 College Football All-America Team.[1] In naming Pondelik as an All-American, Walter Eckersall wrote that Pondelik was "considered the best guard who ever played on one of Stagg's elevens."[2]
In March 1926, Pondelik was married to Margaret Leigh, winner of the "Miss Chicago" contest.[3]
Pondelik lived for 52 years in Cicero, Illinois, and was the founder of Joseph Pondelik Jr. Construction Company.[4] He was also a pilot and hunter.[5] He died in 1965 at age 62.[4][6]
References
- "2014 NCAA Football Records: Consensus All-America Selections" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 2014. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- "Walter Eckersall's All-American". Chicago Tribune. December 14, 1924. p. 133 – via Newspapers.com.
- ""Miss Chicago" Is Wed To Pondelik, U. of C. Grid Star". Chicago Tribune. June 17, 1926. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Joe Pondelik Rites Tomorrow; He Was All-American In '24". Berwyn Life. January 24, 1965. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Joe Pondelik Converts Bride to Honeymoon as Hunter". Chicago Tribune. April 5, 1936. p. III-6 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Pondelik, 62, Once Star of Maroons, Dies". Chicago Tribune. January 23, 1965. p. 47 – via Newspapers.com.
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