Johnny Vardian

John Joseph Vardian (September 25, 1921 – August 8, 1989) was an American football player and coach. He played at the halfback and defensive back positions for the Miami Seahawks in 1946 and the Baltimore Colts in 1947 and 1948. He was an assistant coach for the Tampa Spartans football team from 1950 to 1961.

Early years and military service A native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he attended Johnstown Catholic High School.

Professional football He played professional football in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Miami Seahawks in 1946 and the Baltimore Colts in 1947 and 1948. He appeared in a total of 32 AAFC games and carried the ball 46 times for 62 yards.

Coaching and later years After his playing career ended, Vardian was an assistant coach responsible for the defense for the Tampa Spartans football team from 1950 to 1960. After his coaching career, he remained in Tampa and went into the contracting business. He died in Tampa in 1989 at age 67.