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Vic Janowicz

AKA Victor Felix Janowicz

Born: 26-Jan-1930
Birthplace: Elyria, OH
Died: 27-Feb-1996
Location of death: Columbus, OH [1]
Cause of death: Cancer - unspecified
Remains: Buried, St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, OH

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Winner, 1950 Heisman Trophy

Military service: US Army (1952-53)

[1] Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH.

Father: Felix Janowicz
Mother: Veronica
Wife: Marianne (one son, one daughter)
Daughter: Diana (suffered from cerebral palsy, d. 1964)

    High School: Elyria High School, Elyria, OH
    University: Ohio State University (1952)

    Heisman Trophy 1950
    College Football Hall of Fame 1976
    Coma 1956 (automobile accident, 30 days)
    Paralyzed 1956 (automobile accident, left side paralysis, full recovery)
    Polish Ancestry

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Washington Redskins HB (1954-55)
    Pittsburgh Pirates (1953-54)






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