John Popovich
John Popovich
Born: March 6, 1918
Monessen, PA USA
Deceased: February 3, 2004
Charleroi, PA
Position: HB
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 160
College: St. Vincent
High School: Monessen (PA)
Career: 1944-1945
John Popovich played from 1944 to 1945 during his career with the Chi/Pit Cards/Steelers and Pittsburgh Steelers. Popovich ran for 50 yards in his career on 20 attempts, scoring 0 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 6 passes for -2 yards.
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Rushing:
| Year | Team | No. | Yds | Avg. | Long | TDs | 1944 | NFL Chi/Pit Cards/Steelers | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 9 | 0 | 1944 | NFL Chi/Pit Cards/Steelers | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 9 | 0 | 1945 | NFL Pittsburgh Steelers | 4 | -8 | -2.0 | 4 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals | 20 | 50 | 2.5 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving:
| Year | Team | No. | Yds | Avg. | Long | TDs | 1944 | NFL Chi/Pit Cards/Steelers | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 1 | 0 | 1944 | NFL Chi/Pit Cards/Steelers | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals | 6 | -2 | -0.3 | 1 | 0 |
Kick Returns:
| Year | Team | No. | Yds | Avg. | Long | TDs | 1944 | NFL Chi/Pit Cards/Steelers | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 28 | 0 | 1944 | NFL Chi/Pit Cards/Steelers | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 28 | 0 | 1945 | NFL Pittsburgh Steelers | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 39 | 0 |
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| Totals | 7 | 189 | 27.0 | 39 | 0 |
Defense and Fumbles:
Playing Career:
| Year | League | Team | GP | GS | 1944 | NFL | Chi/Pit Cards/Steelers | 6 | 1 | 1944 | NFL | Chi/Pit Cards/Steelers | 6 | 1 | 1945 | NFL | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1 | 0 |
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