| Ted Grabinski | |
| Number: | 11, 53 |
| Position: | Center, linebacker, guard |
| Birth Date: | 16 February 1916 |
| Birth Place: | Pittsburgh |
| Death Date: | November 30, 2000 (age 84) |
| Death Place: | Sarasota, Florida |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lbs: | 207 |
| High School: | Ambridge (PA) |
| College: | Duquesne |
| Undraftedyear: | 1939 |
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| Pfr: | GrabTe20 |
Thaddeus "Ted" Grabinski (February 6, 1916 - November 30, 2000) was an American football player. He played college football for Duquesne and professional football for the Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers.
A native of Pittsburgh, he attended Ambridge High School and played college football for the Duquesne Dukes from 1935 to 1938.[1]
In January 1939, he signed to play professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (renamed the Steelers one year later).[2] He played for the Pirates in Pittsburgh Pirates and the Steelers in 1940. He appeared in 21 NFL games as a center, linebacker, and guard.[3]
In February 1941, he was drafted into the Army.[4]
After World War II, he played professional football in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Buffalo Bisons during their 1946 season. He also played in 1946 for the Bethlehem Bulldogs in the American Association.[5]
Grabinski died in 2000.[1]