About John Polanski
Lived 1918 – 1956 (aged 37). John Polanski was an American american football player.
John B. Polanski (September 6, 1918 – March 11, 1956) was an American professional football player. He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team. He led all players in the NCAA major colleges with 882 rushing yards during the 1939 season. He also led the Southern Conference in scoring with 91 points in 1939. He also scored 96 points for Wake Forest in 1941. In August 1942, he signed with the Detroit Lions. He appeared in three games for the Lions in 1942, After being released from the military, Polanski played for the Los Angeles Dons in 1946. He died of a blood disease in 1956 at age 37 at the University of Michigan Hospital.
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Who was John Polanski?
American football player (1918-1956)
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John Polanski was born on 6 September 1918 in Buffalo.
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John Polanski died on 11 March 1956 in Ann Arbor.
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John Polanski was an american football player.
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John Polanski was American.
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