Joe Osmanski Explained

Position:Fullback
Birth Date:December 26, 1917
Birth Place:Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Death Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Draftyear:1941
Draftround:18
Draftpick:170
(By the Washington Redskins)
College:Holy Cross
Teams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:1,182
Statlabel2:Average
Statvalue2:4.3
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:6
Pfr:OsmaJo20

Joseph Charles Osmanski (December 26, 1917 – July 24, 1993) was an American football fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears and New York Bulldogs. He played college football at the College of the Holy Cross and was drafted in the 18th round of the 1941 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.[1]

Osmanski was the younger brother of Bears player Bill Osmanski. The two became teammates in Chicago in 1946 when Bill returned from World War II and Joe was traded to the team.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1941 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-31 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. News: Osmanskis Signed by Chicago Bears. AP. Winona Daily News. Newspapers.com. July 30, 1946. January 26, 2020.