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Joe Mihal

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Joe Mihal
Personal information
Born:(1916-04-02)April 2, 1916
Homestead, Pennsylvania
Died:September 18, 1979(1979-09-18) (aged 63)
Dallas, Texas
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Gary (IN) Emerson
College:Purdue
Position:Tackle
NFL draft:1939 / round: 3 / pick: 19
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph Mihal (April 2, 1916 – September 18, 1979) was a professional American football player who played as a tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for two seasons with the Chicago Bears. He was elected as a starter for the 1939 Chicago College All-Star Game.

Mihal played for the Bears in their 73–0 victory over the Washington Redskins in the 1940 NFL Championship Game. He served in World War II for the United States Army.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "WW II Honor Roll". ProFootballHOF.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  2. ^ "Joe Mihal". ProFootballArchives.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.