Vic Janowicz
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| Vic Janowicz | |
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| Date of birth: | February 26, 1930 |
| Place of birth: |  Elyria, Ohio |
| Date of death: | February 27, 1996 (aged 66) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Halfback |
| Jersey №: | 43 |
| College: | Ohio State |
| NFL Draft: | 1952 / Round: 7 / Pick: 79 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1954-1955 | Washington Redskins |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| Awards: | 1950 Heisman Trophy |
| Retired #s: | Ohio State Buckeyes #31 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| College Football Hall of Fame | |
Victor Felix "Vic" Janowicz (February 26, 1930 – February 27, 1996) was an American football player who played halfback at the Ohio State University. A tailback in the single wing, he won the Heisman Trophy in 1950 as a junior. Woody Hayes, who coached Janowicz's senior year, said of him, "He was not only a great runner, but also passed, was a placekicker and punter, played safety on defense and was an outstanding blocker. Janowicz epitomized the 'triple-threat' football player."[citation needed]
After college he passed up offers to play pro football in order to pursue a baseball career. Janowicz reached the major leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but hit only .214 over two seasons as a bench player. He returned to football late in the 1954 season with the Washington Redskins, and was their starting halfback in 1955. During training camp in 1956, he suffered a serious brain injury in an automobile accident that left him partially paralyzed and ended his athletic career. He died in Columbus, Ohio, of cancer in 1996.
Janowicz was born and raised in Elyria, Ohio. He went to Holy Cross Elementary School and graduated from Elyria High School. The stretch of Sixth Street which runs along the south side of Elyria High is named Vic Janowicz Drive in his honor, and the school's official address is 311 Vic Janowicz Drive. In addition, a life-size painting of Janowicz hangs in the lobby of the school.
[edit] External links
- Janowicz Heisman Trophy Bio
- College Football Hall of Fame Biography
- College football career summary from the Ohio State University website
- Ohio State Retires Number 31 to Honor Janowicz
| Preceded by Leon Hart |
Heisman Trophy Winner Winner 1950 |
Succeeded by Dick Kazmaier |
| Preceded by Red Wilson |
Big Ten Football MVP 1950 |
Succeeded by Bill Reichardt |
| Preceded by Jack Lininger |
Ohio State Buckeyes Football Season MVP 1950 & 1951 |
Succeeded by Fred Bruney |
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