Bob Nowaskey

Bob Nowaskey
Nowaskey on a 1950 Bowman football card
No. 20, 55, 52
PositionEnd
Personal information
Born(1918-02-03)February 3, 1918
Everson, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 21, 1971(1971-03-21) (aged 53)
Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight
205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolScottsdale (PA)
CollegeGeorge Washington (1936-1939)
NFL draft1940: 7th round, 55th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL/AAFC statistics
Receptions51
Receiving yards767
Receiving touchdowns6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert John Nowaskey (February 3, 1918 – March 21, 1971) was an American professional football end, born in Everett, Pennsylvania, who played eight seasons in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the seventh round of the 1940 NFL draft.

Personal life

Nowaskey was of Polish descent.

References

  1. ↑ "1940 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  2. ↑ Ronkowski, Steve (March 5, 2012). "Pulaski Day Special: All-Time, All-Polish Bears Team". Windy City Gridiron. SB Nation. Retrieved October 2, 2025.