Joe Osmanski

Joseph Charles Osmanski (December 26, 1917 – July 24, 1993) was an American professional football fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears and New York Bulldogs. He played college football at the College of the Holy Cross and was drafted in the 18th round of the 1941 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.

Osmanski was the younger brother of Bears player Bill Osmanski. The two became teammates in Chicago in 1946 when Bill returned from World War II and Joe was traded to the team.

Biography

Osmanski died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on July 24, 1993, and was buried at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery in Niles, Illinois.

NFL career statistics Legend Won the NFL Championship Bold Career high

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1946 CHI 8 6 55 201 3.7 19 2 2 14 7.0 14 0 1947 CHI 12 3 64 328 5.1 24 1 7 134 19.1 39 0 1948 CHI 12 1 74 341 4.6 32 1 9 43 4.8 19 0 1949 CHI 2 0 15 45 3.0 12 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 NYB 8 8 66 267 4.0 48 2 17 135 7.9 42 0 42 18 274 1,182 4.3 48 6 36 329 9.1 42 0