Joe Tereshinski, Sr.

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Joe Tereshinski, Sr.
Position(s):
End
Linebacker
Jersey #(s):
89, 37
Born: December 7, 1923 (1923-12-07) (age 84)
Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania
Career Information
Year(s): 19471954
NFL Draft: 1946 / Round: 13 / Pick: 119
College: Georgia
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Receiving yards     451
Interceptions     1
Touchdowns     4
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards
  • No notable achievements

Joseph Peter Tereshinski (born December 7, 1923 in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League. He played eight seasons all for the Washington Redskins from 1947-1954. He attended the University of Georgia.

Tereshinski is the father of former Georgia Bulldogs Joe Tereshinski, Jr. and Wally Tereshinski. He is also the grandfather of former Bulldogs quarterback Joe Tereshinski III and John Tereshinski, the lesser known tight end of Wake Forest.