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American football player (1917–1982) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Albert J. Merkovsky (April 13, 1917 – June 28, 1982) was a professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He played in the league from 1944 to 1945. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and "Card-Pitt", a team that was the result of a temporary merger between the Chicago Cardinals and the Steelers. The teams' merger was a result of the manning shortages experienced league-wide due to World War II.
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Position: | Halfback | ||
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Born: | North Braddock, Pennsylvania, U.S. | April 13, 1917||
Died: | June 28, 1982 65) Long Beach, California, U.S. | (aged||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
Weight: | 239 lb (108 kg) | ||
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High school: | Scott Township (PA) | ||
College: | Pitt | ||
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Prior to his professional career, Merkovsky played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1939, he played in three college football All-Star Games, located in Boston, Providence and New York.
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