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==Early years== |
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Zalejski played [[high school football]] at Washington High School all-state honors three times from 1942 to 1944. He was named Most Valuable Player of the [[Northern Indiana Athletic Conference|North Indiana Conference]] in 1944. He also won two state championships in 1943 and 1944.<ref name="J">{{cite web |
Zalejski played [[high school football]] at Washington High School all-state honors three times from 1942 to 1944. He was named Most Valuable Player of the [[Northern Indiana Athletic Conference|North Indiana Conference]] in 1944. He also won two state championships in 1943 and 1944.<ref name="J">{{cite web|url=http://www.oldestlivingprofootball.com/ernestraymondzalejski.htm |title=Ernest Raymond 'Ernie' Zalejski |publisher=oldestlivingprofootball.com |accessdate=October 23, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023163312/http://www.oldestlivingprofootball.com/ernestraymondzalejski.htm |archivedate=October 23, 2015 }}</ref> |
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==Military career== |
==Military career== |
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Zalejski joined the [[United States Army]] after graduating from high school in 1945. He served in the [[Philippines]] and was in the U.S. [[Occupation of Japan|occupation force in Japan]]. He was then shortly stationed in Seattle before being discharged and enrolling at the University of Notre Dame.<ref name="H">{{cite web |
Zalejski joined the [[United States Army]] after graduating from high school in 1945. He served in the [[Philippines]] and was in the U.S. [[Occupation of Japan|occupation force in Japan]]. He was then shortly stationed in Seattle before being discharged and enrolling at the University of Notre Dame.<ref name="H">{{cite web|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-08-08/news/sbt-notre-dame-football-zalejski-was-one-of-best-area-has-seen-20120808_1_irish-touchdowns-notre-dame-state-championships |title=Notre Dame football: Zalejski was one of best area has seen |publisher=orlandosentinel.com |date=August 8, 2012 |accessdate=October 23, 2015 |author=Rallo, Curt |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023164618/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-08-08/news/sbt-notre-dame-football-zalejski-was-one-of-best-area-has-seen-20120808_1_irish-touchdowns-notre-dame-state-championships |archivedate=October 23, 2015 }}</ref> |
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==College career== |
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==Personal life== |
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Zalejski was inducted into the [[Indiana Football Hall of Fame]] in 1984 and the [[South Bend]] Hall of Fame in 2004.<ref name="J"/><ref name="H"/><ref>{{cite web |
Zalejski was inducted into the [[Indiana Football Hall of Fame]] in 1984 and the [[South Bend]] Hall of Fame in 2004.<ref name="J"/><ref name="H"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://southbendalumni.com/hall-of-fame-archives/ |title=Hall of Fame Archives |publisher=southbendalumni.com |accessdate=October 23, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023170550/http://southbendalumni.com/hall-of-fame-archives/ |archivedate=October 23, 2015 }}</ref> He was also area manager of the U.S. Saving Bonds Division of the [[U.S. Treasury Department]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiana-football.org/?q=node/722 |title=ZALEJSKI, ERNEST "ERNIE" |publisher=indiana-football.org |accessdate=October 23, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023170808/http://www.indiana-football.org/?q=node/722 |archivedate=October 23, 2015 }}</ref> |
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| Position: | Defensive back / Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 23, 1925 South Bend, Indiana |
| Died: | August 5, 2012 (aged 86) South Bend, Indiana |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Notre Dame |
| NFL draft: | 1950 / round: 5 / pick: 62 |
| Career history | |
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| As a coach: | |
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| Head coaching record | |
| Career: | 24–13–4 (.634) |
| Player stats at PFR | |
Ernest Raymond Zalejski (November 23, 1925 – August 5, 2012) was an American football back who played one season with the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 1950 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and attended Washington High School in South Bend, Indiana.[1]
Early years
Zalejski played high school football at Washington High School all-state honors three times from 1942 to 1944. He was named Most Valuable Player of the North Indiana Conference in 1944. He also won two state championships in 1943 and 1944.[2]
Military career
Zalejski joined the United States Army after graduating from high school in 1945. He served in the Philippines and was in the U.S. occupation force in Japan. He was then shortly stationed in Seattle before being discharged and enrolling at the University of Notre Dame.[3]
College career
Zalejski played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1946 to 1949. The Fighting Irish won 39 games and were undefeated during his time there. They were also national champions in 1946, 1947 and 1949. Zalejski was named to the Blue Gray All Star Game in 1949.[2]
Professional career
Zalejski was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 62nd pick in the 1950 NFL Draft.[1]
Baltimore Colts
Zalejski played in eleven games for the Baltimore Colts during the 1950 season.[4]
Coaching career
Zalejski served as head coach at Joliet Catholic High School from 1954 to 1958, accumulating a record of 24-13-4. He retired from coaching in 1959.
Personal life
Zalejski was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 1984 and the South Bend Hall of Fame in 2004.[2][3][5] He was also area manager of the U.S. Saving Bonds Division of the U.S. Treasury Department.[6]
References
- ^ a b "ERNIE ZALEJSKI". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Ernest Raymond 'Ernie' Zalejski". oldestlivingprofootball.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Rallo, Curt (August 8, 2012). "Notre Dame football: Zalejski was one of best area has seen". orlandosentinel.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Ernie Zalejski". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ "Hall of Fame Archives". southbendalumni.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "ZALEJSKI, ERNEST "ERNIE"". indiana-football.org. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
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Categories:
- 1925 births
- 2012 deaths
- Players of American football from Indiana
- American football defensive backs
- American football halfbacks
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players
- Baltimore Colts (1947–50) players
- High school football coaches in the United States
- American military personnel of World War II
- Sportspeople from South Bend, Indiana