Steve Sinko

Biographical details
Born	September 15, 1909; Chisholm, Minnesota
Died	March 1, 1999 (aged 89); Barnstable, Massachusetts
Alma mater	Duquesne University
Playing career
1929–1931	Duquesne
1934–1936	Boston Redskins
1937–1938	Los Angeles Bulldogs
Position(s)	Guard, tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1944	Iowa Pre-Flight (assistant)
1947–1957	Boston University (line)
1957–1963	Boston University
Head coaching record
Overall	23–36–3

Stephen Patrick Sinko (born September 15, 1909 – March 1, 1999) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a guard and tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins from 1934 to 1936.

Background

Sinko was born and raised in Chisolm, Minnesota and graduated from Duquesne University, where he played on the school's varsity team. Following college, Sinko played professionally for the Boston Redskins and the Los Angeles Bulldogs. During World War II, Sinko served as a pilot in the Navy. ^[1]

Professional career

Sinko served as the head football coach at Boston University from 1957 to 1963, compiling a record of 23–36–3. He was the line coach at Boston University under Aldo Donelli from 1947 to 1956.^[2] Sinko played college football at Duquesne University.

Head coaching record


Year	Team	Overall
Boston University Terriers (NCAA University Division independent) (1957–1963)
1957	Boston University	5–3
1958	Boston University	4–5
1959	Boston University	4–5
1960	Boston University	3–5–2
1961	Boston University	4–5
1962	Boston University	2–7
1963	Boston University	1–6–1
Boston University:		23–36–3
Total:		23–36–3
^†Indicates Bowl Coalition, Bowl Alliance, BCS, or CFP / New Years' Six bowl.

References

^ "Obituaries". The Cape Cod Times. 1999. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
^ UP (February 15, 1957). "Steve Sinko Made Boston U Coach; Succeeds Donelli". The Daily Courier. Connellsville, Pennsylvania. p. 4. Retrieved June 2, 2015.

External links

Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference ·
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[GTR-1] "Obituaries". The Cape Cod Times. 1999. Retrieved 2015-12-11.

[2] UP (February 15, 1957). "Steve Sinko Made Boston U Coach; Succeeds Donelli". The Daily Courier. Connellsville, Pennsylvania. p. 4. Retrieved June 2, 2015.

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