John Popovich
| Date of birth | March 6, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Monessen, Pennsylvania |
| Date of death | February 3, 2004 (aged 85) |
| Place of death | Monongahela, Pennsylvania |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| College | Saint Vincent College |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1944 | Card-Pitt |
| 1945 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Career stats | |
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John Popovich (March 6, 1918 – February 3, 2004) was a former American football player and coach. He played in the National Football League from 1944 to 1945, for the Pittsburgh Steelers and "Card-Pitt", a team that was the result of a temporary merger between the Chicago Cardinals and the Steelers. The merger was result of the manning shortages experienced league-wide due to World War II. Popovich was signed to "Card-Pitt" midway through the season, after he returned from the Army due to a medical discharge. Popvich served as the head football coach at Waynesburg University from 1955 to 1958, compiling a record of 12–16–4.
References
- Forr, James (2003). "Card-Pitt: The Carpits" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association. 25 (3): 1–8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-22.
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