John Kovatch Explained

John Kovatch
Number:40, 76
Position:End
Birth Date:21 July 1920
Birth Place:South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Death Place:South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:197
High School:Washington
(South Bend, Indiana)
College:Notre Dame
Draftyear:1942
Draftround:13
Draftpick:116
Teams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:18
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:157
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:KovaJo20

John George Kovatch Jr. (July 21, 1920 – August 18, 2012) was an American football end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Green Bay Packers. He was born in South Bend, Indiana. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and was drafted in the 13th round of the 1942 NFL draft.

Kovatch died on August 18, 2012.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John G. Kovatch Obituary: View John Kovatch's Obituary by South Bend Tribune . Legacy.com . 1920-07-21 . 2012-08-23.