Ed Stofko

Albert Edward Stofko (May 20, 1920 – December 19, 1988) was a professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He graduated from Johnstown Pennsylvania High School and attended Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

Ed Stofko

Born:	(1920-05-20)May 20, 1920 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:	December 19, 1988(1988-12-19) (aged 68) Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	Tailback, defensive back
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	192 lb (87 kg)
College	Saint Francis (PA)
NFL draft	1944, round: 9
Career history
As player
1945	Pittsburgh Steelers

Career

Stofko played in the National Football League for just one season in 1945. Stofko was drafted 85th overall by the "Card-Pitt", a team that was the result of a temporary merger between the Chicago Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The teams' merger was a result of the manning shortages experienced league-wide due to World War II. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1945.

He attempted 17 passes and completed 7 for a 41.2% average. He also punted for a 36.3 yards per punt average.

External links

• Ed Stofko at Find a Grave