Casimir Witucki

Casimir "Slug" Leo Witucki (May 26, 1928 – April 19, 2015) was an American football guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Indiana University and was drafted in the 21st round of the 1950 NFL Draft.

Casimir Witucki
No. 62, 63
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born:(1928-05-26)May 26, 1928
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Died:April 19, 2015(2015-04-19) (aged 86)
Charlotte Hall, Maryland, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Washington
(South Bend, Indiana)
College:Indiana
NFL Draft:1950 / Round: 21 / Pick: 266
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:54
Fumble recoveries:4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life

Witucki was born in South Bend, Indiana and attended Washington High School. While there, he played high school football as a guard on teams that went 14-1-4 in 1944 and 1945. He was awarded All-State honors and was chosen captain in 1945.[1]

College career

Witucki attended and played college football at Indiana University in Bloomington. He was a four-year letterman and graduated in 1950.[1]

Professional career

Witucki was drafted in the 21st round (266th overall) of the 1950 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He played for the Redskins in 1950 and 1951, and after military service, from 1953 to 1956.

Military service

Witucki missed the 1952 NFL season because he was called to duty in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was awarded the rank of second lieutenant and was stationed in Japan.[1] While he was stationed at Ashiya Air Field, he played football for the Ashiya Mustangs.[2]

Personal life

Witucki died April 19, 2015, at Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home, in Charlotte Hall, Maryland.[2]

References
  1. "CASS "SLUG" WITUCKI". Indiana Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  2. "Casimir Leo Witucki of Temple Hills, May 26, 1928 – April 19, 2015". Lee Funeral Homes. April 22, 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-21.


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