About Marty Slovak
Lived 1916 – 1950 (aged 33). Marty Slovak was an American american football player.
Martin Slovak (December 25, 1916 – March 22, 1950) was an American football player.
Slovak attended Salem-Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor, Ohio, where he was a star athlete. He then played college football for the University of Toledo from 1934 to 1936. He played professional football in 1937 for the Nashville Rebels. He then played in the National Football League (NFL) as a tailback and defensive back for the Cleveland Rams from 1939 to 1941. He appeared in 27 NFL games, six as a starter, and gained 396 rushing yards. Former Rams coach Dutch Clark called Slovak one of the best "team players" he ever coached.
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Who was Marty Slovak?
American football player (1916-1950)
When was Marty Slovak born?
Marty Slovak was born on 25 December 1916 in Berlin Charter Township.
When did Marty Slovak die?
Marty Slovak died on 22 March 1950 in Toledo, Ohio.
What was Marty Slovak's occupation?
Marty Slovak was an american football player.
What nationality was Marty Slovak?
Marty Slovak was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marty Slovak. https://biography.guide/marty-slovak/
MLA: "Marty Slovak." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marty-slovak/.
Chicago: "Marty Slovak." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marty-slovak/.
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