Fritz Barzilauskas

Francis Daniel Barzilauskas (June 13, 1920 – November 30, 1990) was an American professional football guard who played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Boston Yanks/New York Bulldogs and New York Giants. He was selected by the Yanks with the third overall pick in the 1947 NFL draft. He played college football at the College of the Holy Cross and Yale University.

Early life and college Francis Daniel Barzilauskas was born on June 13, 1920, in Waterbury, Connecticut. He first attended Crosby High School in Waterbury, Connecticut before transferring to Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, Connecticut.

Barzilauskas attended the College of the Holy Cross from 1937 to 1939. Upon return home, Barzilauskas lettered for the Yale Bulldogs of Yale University from 1945 to 1946. He was also named a Coaches third-team All-American in 1946 as well. Barzilauskas played in the Chicago Charities College All-Star Game in 1947.

Professional career Barzilauskas was selected by the Boston Yanks in the first round, with the third overall pick, of the 1947 NFL draft. Barzilauskas appeared in all 12 games, starting ten, in 1948 and recorded two fumble recoveries.

Personal life Barzilauskas coached Yale's freshman football team in 1950.