About John Filak
Lived 1903 – 1954 (aged 50). John Filak was an American american football player.
John Filak (October 13, 1903 – September 29, 1954) was an American football player.
Filak played college football for Penn State from 1924 to 1926. Coach Hugo Bezdek rated Filak as the team's best tackle in 1925. He also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Frankford Yellow Jackets. He appeared in 39 NFL games, 18 as a starter, during the 1927, 1928, and 1929 seasons. He also reportedly played for the Green Bay Packers in 1941. After retiring from football, he owned and operated a confectionery store in Newark, New Jersey. He died in 1954 at age 49 a Beth Israel Hospital in Newark.
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Who was John Filak?
American football player
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John Filak was born on 13 October 1903.
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John Filak died on 29 September 1954.
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John Filak was an american football player.
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John Filak was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Filak. https://biography.guide/john-filak/
MLA: "John Filak." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-filak/.
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