About Steve Wadiak
Lived 1926 – 1952 (aged 25–26). Steve Wadiak was an American american football player.
Stephan Wadiak (January 8, 1926 – March 9, 1952), nicknamed "The Cadillac", was an American football running back. He was a star college football player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, being named the Southern Conference Player of the Year in 1950. He was selected in the third round (30th overall) of the 1952 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but was killed in a car crash before his first season. Wadiak's number is retired by the school, having been the first to receive the honor.
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Who was Steve Wadiak?
American football running back
When was Steve Wadiak born?
Steve Wadiak was born in 1926.
When did Steve Wadiak die?
Steve Wadiak died in 1952.
What was Steve Wadiak's occupation?
Steve Wadiak was an american football player.
What nationality was Steve Wadiak?
Steve Wadiak was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Wadiak. https://biography.guide/steve-wadiak/
MLA: "Steve Wadiak." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-wadiak/.
Chicago: "Steve Wadiak." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steve-wadiak/.
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