Casimir Witucki Explained

Position:Guard
Number:62, 63
Birth Date:May 26, 1928
Birth Place:South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Death Place:Charlotte Hall, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:245
High School:Washington
(South Bend, Indiana)
College:Indiana
Draftyear:1950
Draftround:21
Draftpick:266
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:54
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:4
Pfr:WituCa20

Casimir "Slug" Leo Witucki (May 26, 1928 – April 19, 2015) was an American football guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Indiana University and was drafted in the 21st round of the 1950 NFL draft.

Early life

Witucki was born in South Bend, Indiana and attended Washington High School. While there, he played high school football as a guard on teams that went 14-1-4 in 1944 and 1945. He was awarded All-State honors and was chosen captain in 1945.[1]

College career

Witucki attended and played college football at Indiana University in Bloomington. He was a four-year letterman and graduated in 1950.

Professional career

Witucki was drafted in the 21st round (266th overall) of the 1950 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. He played for the Redskins in 1950 and 1951, and after military service, from 1953 to 1956.

Military service

Witucki missed the 1952 NFL season because he was called to duty in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was awarded the rank of second lieutenant and was stationed in Japan. While he was stationed at Ashiya Air Field, he played football for the Ashiya Mustangs.[2]

Personal life

Witucki died April 19, 2015, at Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home, in Charlotte Hall, Maryland.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiana Football Hall of Fame . CASS "SLUG" WITUCKI . May 21, 2015.
  2. Web site: Lee Funeral Homes. Casimir Leo Witucki of Temple Hills, May 26, 1928 – April 19, 2015. April 22, 2015. 2015-05-21.