Joseph Lawrence Kresky (April 27, 1906 – December 24, 1988) was an American football guard and offensive tackle who played for the Boston Braves, Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL).
Life
Kresky was born in Marinette, Wisconsin to Michael Kresky and Agnes Berg Barnosky Kresky, German immigrants, on April 27, 1906.[1] He died on December 24, 1988.
Career
Kresky attended Marinette High School, where he was a star football player.[2] After high school, he played college football for the University of Wisconsin.[3] Kresky played in the National Football League for the Boston Braves, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
References
- ^ Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRH2-574 : accessed 01 Dec 2014), Joseph Lawrence Kresky, 27 Apr 1906; citing Marinette, Marinette, Wisconsin, reference 00078 Reg 795; FHL microfilm 1305091.
- ^ "Joe Kresky Signed to Play on Packer Team". The Escanaba Daily Press. September 11, 1930. p. 9. Retrieved December 1, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Football Star Pays Fine, Rose to Fight". Manitowoc Herald-Times. February 7, 1929. p. 13. Retrieved December 1, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
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