About Vic Markov
Lived 1915 – 1998 (aged 82). Vic Markov was an American american football player.
Victor William Markov (December 28, 1915 – December 7, 1998) was an American professional football player. He played college football for the Washington Huskies. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1976. Markov was of Croat origin.
Markov was a unanimous choice as a lineman on the university's centennial team. He earned nine varsity letters in football, wrestling and track and field. After college, he was drafted in the fourth round of the 1938 NFL Draft. He played professional football with the Cleveland Rams in the National Football League before joining the Army.
During World War II, he landed at Normandy as a company commander with Gen. George Patton's Third Army. He earned the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and five battle stars while fighting in the Battles of the Bulge and the Ardennes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vic Markov?
American football player (1915–1998)
When was Vic Markov born?
Vic Markov was born on 28 December 1915 in Chicago.
When did Vic Markov die?
Vic Markov died on 7 December 1998 in Seattle.
What was Vic Markov's occupation?
Vic Markov was an american football player.
What nationality was Vic Markov?
Vic Markov was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vic Markov. https://biography.guide/vic-markov/
MLA: "Vic Markov." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vic-markov/.
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