Frank Maznicki

Francis Stanley "Monk" Maznicki (July 19, 1920 – December 14, 2013) was an American football halfback who played three seasons with the Chicago Bears and Boston Yanks. He played college football at Boston College.

Frank Maznicki
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Maznicki on a 1948 Bowman football card
No. 5, 4, 17
Position:Halfback
Personal information
Born:(1920-07-19)July 19, 1920
West Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died:December 14, 2013(2013-12-14) (aged 93)
West Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:West Warwick (RI)
College:Boston College
NFL Draft:1942 / Round: 8 / Pick: 70
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:27
Games started:5
Rushing attempts:107
Rushing yards:463
Touchdown:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Personal life

Maznicki was born on July 19, 1920, in West Warwick, Rhode Island. He played high school football for West Warwick High School's team and quickly became a stand-out football player. He played college football for Boston College and was an All-American running back during his time there. His NFL career was interrupted by World War II and he served as a Navy pilot for three years before he returned to the Chicago Bears. After he retired from the NFL in 1947 he returned to West Warwick and became a long-time coach for the school's football team. He died in West Warwick on December 14, 2013, the year West Warwick won the state championship.[1][2]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

After a standout career at Boston College, Maznicki was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 8th round of the 1942 NFL Draft. Maznicki played halfback, defensive back, and placekicker during his time with the Bears. In 1942, Maznicki made the Pro Bowl with the Bears and helped lead them to an 11–0 record. After he returned from his stint with the Navy, Maznicki returned to the Bears and won the 1946 NFL Championship Game.

Boston Yanks

In 1947, Maznicki joined the Boston Yanks, and after that season he retired.[3][4][5]

NFL career statistics

Regular season
Season Games Rushing Receiving Interceptions Kicking
GPGSAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsTDAvgIntYardsFGAFGMXPAXPM
Chicago Bears
1942 111543436.4121718.5413542221
1946 4319432.30238019.0217942625
Boston Yanks
1947 12134772.30676012.7446222119
Career2751074634.3110131113.1107616106965

Postseason
Season Games Rushing Receiving Interceptions Kicking
GPGSAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsTDAvgIntYardsFGAFGMXPAXPM
Chicago Bears
1942 104112.80140040.0000000
1946 10000.000000.0002133
Career204112.80140040.0002133

Legacy

West Warwick High School's football field is named in honor of Maznicki. He was inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Hall of Fame in 1971.[6] He was also inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame in 1974.[7]

References
  1. "Division II Football Champions". RIHS Sports. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  2. Lennon, Frank. "Veterans Voice: NFL player, Navy pilot 'Monk' Maznicki left a mark as local sports legend". Providence Journal. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  3. "Frank Maznicki". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  4. "Frank Maznicki". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  5. "Frank Maznicki". NFL. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  6. "Frank Maznicki". BC Eagles. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  7. "Frank Maznicki". RI Heritage Hall of Fame. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
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