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FOOTBALL AND AMERICA: WW II Honor Roll

 


The following NFL honor roll is of the over 1,000 NFL personnel who served in the military during World War II:

 Art Donovan

 Lou Groza

 Andy Robustelli

HALL OF FAMERS IN ITALICIZED CAPS

Joe Abbey MARV LEVY
Chet Adams Art Lewis
K.S. "Bud" Adams Cliff Lewis
Neal Adams Frank Liebel
Robert Adkins Don Lieberum
Ben Agajanian R. Jack Lininger
Alex Agase James Lipinski
Robert Agler Joe Litzenich
Joe Aguirre Howard Livingston
Leonard Akin Pat Livingston
Frankie Albert Robert Livingston
Art Albrecht Ted Livingston
Charles Aldrich Richard Loepfe
Bruce Alford Andy Logan
Warren Alfson Dr. James Logan
Joseph Allton Joe Lokanc
Stan Andersen Robert Long
Dr. Eddie Anderson John Lookabaugh
Steve Andrako Don Looney
Ray Apolskis SID LUCKMAN
Tony Arena Jack Lummus
Loyd Arms Ken Lunday
Graham Armstrong Jay MacDowell
Lee Artoe Art Macioszczyk
Earl Audet Bill Mackrides
Charles Avedisian Elmer Madarik
Don Avery Lloyd Madden
John Badaczewski Robert Maddock
Steve Bagarus John Magee
E. L. Bailey Dante Magnani
Al Baisi Francis Maher
Jon Baker Ray Mallouf
Frank Balasz Charles Malone
Bob Balog Joe Maniaci
Emil Banjavic Robert Mann
Vince Banonis Eggs Manske
Jack Banta Joseph Manzo
Jim Barber Jack Mara
Walter Barnes WELLINGTON MARA
Len Barnum GINO MARCHETTI
Emmett Barrett Basilio Marchi
Sam Bartholomew Andy Marefos
Francis Barzilauskas Joe Margucci
Mike Basca John Martin
Stan Batinski Vernon Martin
CLIFF BATTLES Bernie Masterson
Burt Baumgartner Ned Mathews
Lloyd Baxter John Mattiford
Alyn Beals Albert Matuza
Weyland Becker Stanely Mauldin
CHUCK BEDNARIK Frank Maznicki
Charles Behan GEORGE McAFEE
J. Edward Beinor Wes McAfee
Steve Belichick Jack McAuliffe
Edward Bell John McBride
Tom Benson Mike McCaskey
Edward Berrang Bob McChesney
Rex Berry Clint McClain
Libero Bertagnolli Frank McCormick
Frank Binotto Joel McCoy, Jr.
Keith Birlem Hugh McCullough
Del Bjork Coley McDonough
Robert Bjorklund Paul McDonough
William Blackburn, Jr. Robert McDougal
Al Blozis Banks McFadden
Frederick Boensch Barney McGarry
Jack Boone Clarence McGeary
Dick Booth Jack McGinley
Gil Bouley Paul McKee
Tony Bova Lee McLaughlin
Cloyce Box James McMillen
Ray Bray Johnny "Blood McNally
Leo Brennan Jim Meade
Paul Briggs Jack Meagher
Lawrence Brink Curtis Mecham
Maurice Britt James Mello
Dave Brown John Mellus
George Brown Art Mergenthal
Hardy Brown Monte Merkel
Howard Brown Ed Merkle
Paul Brown Walter Merrill
Thomas Brown Fred Meyer
Phil Bucklew John Michelosen
George Buksar Lou Midler
Harry Buffington Joe Mihal
Ray Buivid Mike Mikulak
Joe Bukant Don Miller
Rex Bumgardner Eddie Miller
Jefferson Davis Burkett Wayne Millner
Dale Burnett Paul Mitchell
Paul Burris Art Modell
Sherill Busby Dr. John Mohardt
Ray Busler Bo Molenda
Young Bussey Avery Monfort
Carl Butkus Thomas Mont
Joe Byler James Montgomery
Larry Cabrelli Jim Mooney
George Cafego Allen Moore
Ronald Cahill Paul Moore
Ralph Calcagni Wilbur Moore
James Callahan William R. Moore
William Campbell Gonzalo Morales
TONY CANADEO Boyd Morgan
Rocco Canale Francis Morris
John Cannella George Morris
Leo Cantor Robert Morrow
Don Carlos Raymond Morse
Eddie Casey Clure Mosher
Dick Cassiano Perry Moss
Jim Castiglia Kelley Mote
Tony Cemore MARION MOTLEY
Edward Champagne Tim Moynihan
Jim Champion Rudy Mucha
Ben Chase Garvin Mugg
Lloyd Cheatham Joe Muha
Charles Cherundolo Carl Mulleneaux
Chet Chesney Noah Mullins
John Chickerneo William Murphy
William Chipley Chet Mutryn
Andrew Chisick R. L. Nardi
Paul Joseph Christman Andy Natowich
August Cifelli Fred Naumetz
Edward Cifers Walter Neilsen
Robert Cifers Bob Nelson
Frank Clair Steven Nemeth
Stewart Clancy Carl Nery
Harry Clark Ernie Nevers
Potsy Clark Hamilton James Nichols, Jr.
Stuart Clarkson Emery Nix
Corwin Clatt Jack L. Nix
Boyd Clay Leo Nobile
Cal Clemens Leo Nomellini
John Clement Bob Nowaskey
Jack Cloud Robert Nussbaumer
John Clowes Jerry Nuzum
John Cochran, Jr. Duncan Obee
Leon Cochran Bill O'Brien
Homer Cole Urban Odson
Pete Cole John O'Keefe
Thomas Colella Doug Oldershaw
William Collins Mitchell Olenski
Don Colo Lawrence Olsonoski
William Combs Daniel Orlich
Merlyn Condit Charles O'Rourke
Charley Conerly Joe Osmanski
Gerry Conlee Dr. William Osmanski
George Conner Al Owen
Ted Cook Vincent Pacewic
Joseph Coomer Lou Palazzi
Edward Coon Mike Palm
Atlon Coppage Derrell Palmer
George Corbett Ernie Pannell
Olie Cordill CLARENCE (ACE) PARKER
Michael Corgan Dave Parker
Russell Cotton Joe Parker
Albert Coupee Mickey Parks
Gerald Courtney Lloyd Parsons
Gerard Cowhig William Paschal
Clem Crabtree George Paskvan
LOU CREEKMUR Joe Pasqua
Theodore Cremer Rupert Pate
Harold Crisler Frank Patrick
Jim Crowley John Patrick
Ward Cuff Maurice Patt
Jim Cullom Billy Patterson
Louis Daddio Ted Pavelec
Frank Damiani Stanke Pavkov
Jim Daniell Larry Peace
Ed Danowski James Pearcy
Bob Davis Win Pedersen
Corby Davis James Peebles
Fred Davis Claude Perry
Jerome Davis JOE PERRY
Ralph Davis William Petrilas
William Davis Steve Petro
William John deCorrevont George Petrovich, Jr.
Bob deLauer John Petty
Rufus Deal Alex Piasecky
Hal Dean Robert Pifferini
Thomas Dean PETE PIHOS
Louis DeFilippo John Pingle
Robert DeFruiter Henry Piro
Albert Demao Rocco Pirro
Vincent Dennery Dick Plasman
Arthur Deremer George Platukis
Bob Derleth Warren Plunkett
Dan DeSantis Dick Poillon
Versil Deskin John Polanski
William Dewell Francis Polsfoot
David diFilippo Hampton Pool
Don Doll Jim Poole
Joe Doller John Poto
Dick Dolly John Prchlik
Joseph Domnanovich Mervin Pregulman
ART DONOVAN Pat Preston
Allen Donelli Charles Price
John Doolan Robert Priestly
Otis Douglas Dom Principe
Elwood Dow Abisha Pritchard
Harley Dow Ray Prochaska
Kenneth Dow Frederick Provo
Harry Dowda Marion Pugh
Dorland Doyle Andy Puplis
Ed Doyle Calvin Purdin
Charles Drulis Chuck Quilter
John Druze Ed Quirk
Walter Dubzinski George Rado
Joseph Duckworth William Radovich
Andrew Dudish Norbert Raemer
BILL DUDLEY Phil Ragazzo
Kay Eakin Garrard Ramsey
Ralph Earhart Walter Rankin
Roger Eason John Rapacz
Ray Ebli Robert Ravensberg
Brad Ecklund Frank Reagan
Weldon Edwards C. L. Reese
William Edwards Hank Reese
Clyde Ehrhardt Kenneth Reese
John Eibner DAN REEVES
Charles Eikenberg Bob Reinhard
Don Eliason Pug Rentner
Everett Elkins Hank Ress
Carlton Elliott, Jr. Joe Restic
Drew Ellis James Reynolds
Lawrence Ellis William Reynolds
Mush Elser Jay Rhodemyre
Ox Emerson, Jr. Frank Ribar
Frank Emmons Ray Riddick
Fred Enke, Jr. Richard Rifenburg
Rex Enright Charles Rifflle
Dick Erdlitz Thron Riggs
Len Eshmont Jack Riley
Clarence Esser Thomas Roberts
Fred Evans Robert Robertson
Murray Evans Tom Robertson
Ray L. Evans ANDY ROBUSTELLI
Richard Evans Lyle Rockenbach
WEEB EWBANK Henry Rockwell
Arthur Faircloth Mike Rodak
Nello Falaschi Thomas Rodgers
Tony Falkenstein Cullen Rogers
Tom Farmer Herman Rohrig
Jake Fawcett Rudolph Romboli
TOM FEARS Salvatore Rosato
Walter Fedora Ted Rosequist
Charles Fenenbock Kenneth Roskie
Ralph Fife Stillman Rouse
Frank Filchock Harmon Rowe
Jack Finlay Robert Rowe
Edward Fiorentino Ed Royston
Dr. Paul Fitzgibbon Pete Rozelle
RAY FLAHERTY Tony Rubino
Richard Flanagan Martin Ruby
Dick Flatley Al Russas
Vernon Foltz Bo Russell
LEN FORD Dougal Russell
William Clay Ford Jack Russell
George Forester Ralph Ruthstrom
Aldo Forte Dave Ryan
Robert Forte Kent Ryan
DAN FORTMANN Julius Rykovich
Ralph Foster, Jr. Lou Rymkus
Terry Fox Joseph Sabasteanski
Sam Francis Edwin Saenz
George Franck Charles Sample
Joseph Frank John Sanchez
Paul Franklin Jack Sanders
Ray Frankowski Orban (Spec) Sanders
Ray Frick Curt Sandig
Benny Friedman John Sandusky
Sherwood Fries Sandy Sanford
William (Red) Friesell Ollie Sansen
Ralph Fritz Frank Santora
Andrew Fronzcek Dominic Sanzotta
Edward Frutig Tony Sarausky
Tony Furst Paul Sarringhaus
James Gaffney Larry Sartori
Hugh Gallarneau George Sauer
Milt Gantenbein Joe Savoldi
Don Garlin Mike (Mo) Scarry
Lester Gatewood Bernie Scherer
FRANK GATSKI Alex Schibanoff
Charles Gelatka John Schiechl
Lee Gentry Paul Schissler
Ray George Herman Schneidman
Elwood Gerber John Schneller
William Geyer Ivan Schottel
Louis Ghecas Tex Schramm
Joe Gibson Bill Schroll
Robert Gifford Carl Schuette
Sloko Gill Charles Schultz
James Gillette Victor Schwall
Earl Girard Perry Schwartz
Chester Gladchuk Richard Schweidler
Fred Gloden Wilson Schwenk
Ed Goddard Perry Scott
Tod Godwin Charles Seabright
William Godwin Earl Seick
Paul Goebel Clarence Self
Clark Goff Harry Seltzer
Marshall Goldberg Bob Shaw
Joseph Golding, Jr. Charles Shaw
Sam Goldman Alec Shellogg
George Gonda Rhoten Shetley
Henry Goodman John Shirk
Owen Goodnight Bunny Shoemann
William Goodwin Hal Shoener
John Goodyear Herbert Shoener
Paul Governalli John Shonk
Lyle Graham Fred Shook
OTTO GRAHAM Alexander Sidorik
BUD GRANT Dr. John Siegal
William Gray Herbert Siegert
John Greene Stephen Sierocinski
Tom Greenfield Joseph Signaigo
Don Greenwood Rudolph Sikich
Visco Grgich Jack Simmons
Frank Grigonis Walt Singer
Billy Grimes Steve Sinko
Roger Grove Frank Sinkwich
LOU GROZA Emil Sitko
George Gulyanics James Sivell
Mike Gussie Joe Skladany
Ace Gutowsky Robert Skoglund
William Hachten Dwight Sloan
John Hackenbruck Marty Slovak
Banard Hafen Bruce Smith
GEORGE HALAS Ernie Smith
Irving Hall Gaylon Smith
L. Parker Hall George Smith
Robert Halperin Graham Smith
William Halverson J. Robert Smith
John Haman Jack Smith
Ray Hamilton O. Edwin Smith
Robert Hanlon V.T. Smith
Merle Hapes Dave Smukler
Pat Harder Bill Smyth
Roger Harding Hank Soar
James Hardy Ben Sohn
Cecil Hare Jack Sommers
Tom Harmon Gus Sonnenberg
Maurice Harper Vic Spadaccinni
Henry Harris Eugene Spangler
Granville Harrison Alex Spanos
Richard Harrison Al Sparkman
Howard Hartley Mac Speedie
Ken Hayden Joseph Spencer
Tom Hearnden George Speth
Ken Heineman Ed Stacco
George Hekkers Jack Stackpool
William Hempel James Stacy
Robert Hendren Norman Standlee
Kirk Hershey Leo Stasica
Ralph Heywood Ernie Stautner
Howard Hickey Arther Statuto
Edward Hiemstra John Steber
John Higgins Gilbert Steinke
Ben Hightower William Steinkemper
Bill Hillman Paul Stenn
CLARKE HINKLE Dave Stephenson
Jack Hinkle Robert Steuber
ELROY HIRSCH Ralph Stevenson
Joseph Hoague Dean Steward
Herman Hodges Walter Stickel
Lester "Dick" Hoerner J.P. Stout
Wayne Hoffman Richard Stovall
John Hollar Clem Stralka
Tony Holm Joe Stringfellow
Mike Holovack Woody Strode
Harry Hopp John Strzykalski
Richard Horne Roy Stuart
Les Horvath Joe Stydahar
Lin Houston Steve Sucic
Sherman Howard Bob Sufferidge
Jim Lee Howell Bob Sullivan
John Howell Leonard Supulski
Frank Hrabetin D. John Sutherland
Frank Hubbell Joe Sutton
Dick Huffman Earl Svendsen
Frank Huffman George Svendsen
Bill Hughes Robert Swisher
Dick Humbert Paul Szakash
Robert Ingalls Walter Szot
Burt Ingwersen Bob Tanner
Dr. A. Ippolito Hugh Taylor
Tex Irwin Dan Tehan
Chris Iverson Alexis Thompson
Bob Ivory Tommy Thompson
Frank Ivy Wilfred Thorpe
Jack Jacobs Owen Thuerk
Marvin Jacobs Robert Thurbon
Harry Jacunski Pete Tinsley
Tommy James Bob Titchenal
Ben Janiak Silus Titus
Edward Jankowski Dick Todd
Mike Jarmoluk Joseph Tofil
Floyd Jaszewski Lou Tomasetti
Robert Jeffries Andrew Tomasic
Jack Jenkins Mario Tonelli
Arthur Jocher Dan Topping
Cecil Johnson Henry Topping
Clyde Johnson Zollie Toth
Don Johnson John Treadaway
Glenn Johnson CHARLEY TRIPPI
Howard Johnson John Tripson
Nathan Johnson Robert Trocolor
William Johnson Clyde Turner
William L. Johnson Orville Tuttle
William O. Johnson Enrico Uguccioni
James Johnston Harry Ulinski
Arthur Jones Andrew Uram
Edgar Jones Alex Urban
Elmer Jones Emil Uremovich
Harvey Jones NORM VAN BROCKLIN
James Jones Hal Van Every
James "Casey" Jones Fred Vant Hull
Lewis Jones Fred Vanzo
Thurman Jones Jack Vetter
Michael Jurich Walter Vezmar
Walter Jurkiewicz Joe Vodicka
Ed Justice Evans Vogds
Steve Juzwik Carroll Vogelaar
Robert Kahler Don Vosberg
Eddie Kahn James Wade
Tommy Kalmanir Wiliam B. Walker
Bernard Kapitansky Will Walls
Jack Karwales William Ward
Edward Kasky Buist Warren
Leo Katalinas BOB WATERFIELD
William Katrishen Foster Watkins
Ken Kavanaugh Joseph Watson
E. J. Kawal Joseph Watt
Eulis Keahey George Watts
Jim Keane Charles Weaver
Thomas Keane Don Weedon
William Kennedy Ray Wehba
Nick Kerasiotis Art Weiner
Ralph Kercheval Bernard Weiner
Bill Kern ARNIE WEINMEISTER
Alex Ketzko Isadore Weinstock
Walter Kichefski Dick Weisgerber
George Kiick Howie Weiss
Warren Kilbourne Don Wemple
Glenn Killinger Ralph Wenzel
Frank Kilroy Hodges West
Frank Kinard Pat West
George Kinard Stanley West
Edward King Robert Westfall
Jack Kirby Chet Wetterlund
Ben Kish Thomas Wham
Adolph Kissell Ernie Wheeler
John Kissell J. J. Whire
Lee Kizzire Arthur White
Harry Kline Byron White
John Knolla Paul White
Larry Knorr Marvin Whited
Mike Koken Lloyd Wickett
Edward Kolman Bob Wiese
John Koniszewski George Wilde
Joe Koons Richard Wildung
Dr. Joe Kopcha Wilbur Wilkin
Jules Koshlap Boyd Williams
John Kovatch Don Williams
George Kracum Ellery Williams
Kenneth Kranz Frank Williams
Max Krause Jerry Williams
Al Kreuger Walter Williams
Bob Krieger Ernest Williamson
Frank Kristufek Jack Wilson
John Ksionzyk John Wilson
Bert Kuczynski Ralph Wilson, Jr.
Joe Kuharcih Warren Camp Wilson
John Kuzman Abner Wimberly
Steve Lach Pete Wissman
W. S. Lafitte Robert Wood
Harold Lahar Dick Woodard
Jospeh Lamas John Woudenberg
Walter Lamb John Wozniak
TOM LANDRY Frank Wydo
Mort Landsberg John Wyhonic
James Lankas Ventan Yablonski
Grenville Lansdell Ray Yageillo
Ted Lapka Howard Yeager
John Lascari John Yonakor
Lindy Lauro James Youel
Dante Lavelli Len Younce
Hubbard Law Claude Young
Jimmy Lawrence George Young
Peter Layden Roland Young
Milan Lazetich William Young
William Lazetich Frank Zadworney
Edgar Lechner Gust Zarnas
William Leckonby Joe Zeller
William Lee Joseph Zeno
Clyde LeForce Frank Ziegler
Darrell Lester John Zilly
Russ Letlow Robert Zimny
Steve Levanitis Louis Zontini
Howard Levitas Frank Zoppetti
Fred Levy Tony Zuzzio
Leonard Levy