About Stan Olejniczak
Lived 1912 – 1979 (aged 66–67). Stan Olejniczak was an American american football player.
Stanley Joseph Olejniczak (May 31, 1912 – March 1979) was an American football tackle who played one season with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and attended Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Ohio. He later changed his last name to "Olenn" after his football career.
College career Olejniczak lettered for the Pittsburgh Panthers in 1934.
Professional career Olejniczak played in twelve games, starting six, for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1935 season. He was then head coach of the Mountaineers from 1938 to 1942, accumulating a 39-9-1 record. He resigned from the team in January 1946 after he, along with assistant coaches Charles Hartwig and Bobby Hoel, refused to work under head coach Clark Shaughnessy.
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Who was Stan Olejniczak?
American football player (1912-1979)
When was Stan Olejniczak born?
Stan Olejniczak was born on 31 May 1912 in Neffs.
When did Stan Olejniczak die?
Stan Olejniczak died in 1979.
What was Stan Olejniczak's occupation?
Stan Olejniczak was an american football player.
What nationality was Stan Olejniczak?
Stan Olejniczak was American.
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