Ed Halicki (American football)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | December 23, 1905 Kingston, Pennsylvania |
| Died: | April 27, 1986 (aged 80) Ashley, Pennsylvania |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Hanover Area (PA) |
| College: | Bucknell |
| Position: | Back |
| Career history | |
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Edward Henry Halicki (December 23, 1905 – April 27, 1986) was an American football player. He played college football for Bucknell and professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Frankford Yellow Jackets (1929-1930) and Minneapolis Red Jackets (1930).
Early years[edit]
Halicki was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, in 1905. He graduated from Hanover Township High School in 1925.[1] He was the captain of Hanover's football, basketball, and baseball teams.[2]
He attended Bucknell University where he played on the football, baseball, and basketball teams from 1925 to 1928. On the football team, he was co-captain as a senior and played at the fullback position.[3] Halicki also served as a place-kicker at Bucknell, successfully converting 18 of 19 extra point kicks as a senior in 1928.[4]
He suffered a broken nose while playing football at Bucknell, and head coach Carl Snavely designed a stainless steel mask covered in leather for Halicki to wear to protect the nose. He became known as the "man with the iron mask."[3]
Professional football[edit]
Halicki played professional football in the NFL as a back for the Frankford Yellow Jackets during their 1929 and 1930 season.[5] In a 17–0 victory over Clifton Heights during the 1929 season, he accounted for 10 of Frankford's 17 points on a field goal, a touchdown run, and an extra point.[6]
He finished the 1930 season with the Minneapolis Red Jackets. He appeared in a total of 32 NFL games, 19 of them as a starter. He scored 74 points during his NFL career (10 touchdowns, one field goal, and 11 extra points).[5][7] He also played professional baseball in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.[3][8]
Later years[edit]
After his football career ended, he lived in the Askam section of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. He was a teacher at Hanover Township High School for nearly 40 years from 1932 to 1971.[1] He was also Hanover's football coach for 20 years, compiling a record of 92-77-1.[2][9][10] He also served in the United States Navy during World War II.[1]
In 1983, he was inducted into the Bucknell University Athletic Hall of Fame based on his contributions as an athlete.[3][11]
He died in 1986 at age 80 at St. Stanislaus Medical Center in Sheatown, Pennsylvania.[1][12]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Edward Halicki, former coach, teacher at Hanover High School". Citizens' Voice. April 28, 1986. p. 20.
- ^ a b "untitled". Citizens' Voice. May 1, 1986. p. 67 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d John Zimich (November 2, 1983). "Bucknell Enshrines Halicki in Hall of Fame". Citizens' Voice. p. 61 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nineteen Stars To Report For Jacket Eleven". The Sunday News, Lancaster, PA. September 15, 1929. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Eddie Halicki". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- ^ "Frankford Flashes Second Half Rally To Defeat Clifton". The Philadelphia Inquirer. November 25, 1929. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ed Halicki". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
- ^ "Eddie Halicki, Local College Star, Signs With St. Louis". The Evening News. January 14, 1929. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Halicki Has Big Chance at Hanover". The Evening News. September 16, 1933. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Hanover Twp Names Coach". Wilkes-Barre Times Leader. August 14, 1957. p. 37.
- ^ "Halicki joins hall of fame". The Times Leader. November 22, 1983. p. 37 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Edward Halicki". The Times Leader. April 28, 1986. p. 14.