 Pondelik, 1924 | |
| Chicago Maroons – No. 22 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 8, 1902 |
| Died: | January 23, 1965 (aged 62) Chicago, Illinois |
| Career history | |
| College | Chicago (1922–1924) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joseph Pondelik (May 8, 1902 – January 23, 1965) was an American football player.
Pondelik was born in 1902. He played college football for the Chicago Maroons football team of the University of Chicago from 1922 to 1924, and was a consensus first-team selection to the 1924 College Football All-America Team.[1] In naming Pondelik as an All-American, Walter Eckersall wrote that Pondelik was "considered the best guard who ever played on one of Stagg's elevens."[2]
In March 1926, Pondelik was married to Margaret Leigh, winner of the "Miss Chicago" contest.[3]
Pondelik lived for 52 years in Cicero, Illinois, and was the founder of Joseph Pondelik Jr. Construction Company.[4] He was also a pilot and hunter.[5] He died in 1965 at age 62.[4][6]
- ^ "2014 NCAA Football Records: Consensus All-America Selections" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 2014. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ "Walter Eckersall's All-American". Chicago Tribune. December 14, 1924. p. 133 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ ""Miss Chicago" Is Wed To Pondelik, U. of C. Grid Star". Chicago Tribune. June 17, 1926. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Joe Pondelik Rites Tomorrow; He Was All-American In '24". Berwyn Life. January 24, 1965. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Joe Pondelik Converts Bride to Honeymoon as Hunter". Chicago Tribune. April 5, 1936. p. III-6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Pondelik, 62, Once Star of Maroons, Dies". Chicago Tribune. January 23, 1965. p. 47 – via Newspapers.com.