Steve Sinko
Biographical details | |
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Born | Chisholm, Minnesota | September 15, 1909
Died | March 1, 1999 Barnstable, Massachusetts | (aged 89)
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 | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
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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 | ||||||||
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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 from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference ·
- Template:CFBCR
- 1909 births
- 1999 deaths
- American football guards
- American football tackles
- Boston Redskins players
- Boston University Terriers football coaches
- Duquesne Dukes football players
- Iowa Pre-Flight Seahawks football coaches
- Los Angeles Bulldogs players
- American military personnel of World War II
- People from Chisholm, Minnesota
- Players of American football from Minnesota
- American football offensive lineman, 1910s birth stubs