Steve Ruzich
American football player (1927–1991)
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::summary American football player (1927–1991) ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox NFL biography"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Steve Ruzich |
| number | 61 |
| position | Guard |
| Tackle | |
| Linebacker | |
| Defensive tackle | |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| death_date | |
| death_place | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| height_ft | 6 |
| height_in | 2 |
| weight_lb | 228 |
| high_school | Groveport Madison (OH) |
| college | Ohio St. |
| draftyear | 1952 |
| draftround | 14 |
| draftpick | 168 |
| statlabel1 | Games played |
| statvalue1 | 36 |
| statlabel2 | Games started |
| statvalue2 | 20 |
| statlabel3 | Fumble recoveries |
| statvalue3 | 3 |
| pfr | RuziSt20 |
| :: |
| name = Steve Ruzich | number = 61 | position = Guard Tackle Linebacker Defensive tackle | birth_date = | birth_place = Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 2 | weight_lb = 228 | high_school = Groveport Madison (OH) | college = Ohio St. | draftyear = 1952 | draftround = 14 | draftpick = 168 | pastteams =
- Green Bay Packers () | statlabel1 = Games played | statvalue1 = 36 | statlabel2 = Games started | statvalue2 = 20 | statlabel3 = Fumble recoveries | statvalue3 = 3 | pfr = RuziSt20
Stephen Ruzich (December 24, 1927 – November 30, 1991) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). Ruzich was born on December 24, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Groveport Madison High School before attending Ohio State University where he played as a guard for their football team. Prior to his time at Ohio State, Ruzich served in the United States Army during World War II.
Ruzich was drafted in the fourteenth round of the 1952 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns and later played 36 games over three seasons with the Green Bay Packers. He announced his retirement from professional football prior to the 1955 NFL season. He was ultimately released by the team in September 1955.
References
References
- "Steve Ruzich Stats".
- (April 2, 1952). "2 Ohio State Lineman Sign With Paul Brown". [[The Evening Review]].
- Guyant, Tom. (July 25, 1955). "26 Veterans Report To Packer's Camp". [[Waukesha Daily Freeman]].
- (September 21, 1955). "Former Buck Cut Loose". [[The Tribune]].
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