Rudolph H. Sikich (February 12, 1921 – January 4, 1998) was an American professional football tackle who played one season with the Cleveland Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Brooklyn Tigers in the fourth round of the 1944 NFL draft. Sikich played college football at the University of Minnesota.

Early life and college

Rudolph H. Sikich was born on February 12, 1921, in Hibbing, Minnesota.[1] He attended Hibbing High School in Hibbing.[1] In 2000, he was inducted into the Hibbing High School Athletic Hall of Fame.[2]

Sikich was a four-year letterman for the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the University of Minnesota from 1941 to 1944.[1] The 1941 Golden Gophers were national champions.

Professional career

Sikich was selected by the Brooklyn Tigers in the fourth round, with the 29th overall pick, of the 1944 NFL draft.[3] He signed with the Cleveland Rams in 1945.[4] He played in six games, starting two, for the Rams during the 1945 season and recovered one fumble.[3] Sikich also played in the 1945 NFL Championship Game, a 15–14 victory over the Washington Redskins.[3]

Sikich signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1946 but was later released.[4] He signed with the Los Angeles Rams in 1947 but was released again.[4]

Personal life

Sikich served in the United States Marine Corps.[1] He died on January 4, 1998.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Rudy Sikich". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  2. ^ "Hibbing High School Athletic Hall of Fame" (PDF). Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d "Rudy Sikich". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Rudy Sikich Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
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