John Babinecz

John Babinecz
No. 53
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1950-07-27) July 27, 1950
Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school: Central Catholic
College: Villanova University
NFL draft: 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× All-East (1969, 1970, 1971)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

John Babinecz (born July 27, 1950) is a former American football linebacker who played professionally in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears.

Early years

Babinecz attended Central Catholic High School where he played as a tight end and linebacker, receiving All-Catholic honors in his last two years. He also was the State Catholic champion in the shot put.[1]

He accepted a scholarship from Villanova University, where he became a three-year starter and a three-time All-East selection.[2] In 2003, the school retired his #64 jersey.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys selected Babinecz in the second round (39th overall) of the 1972 NFL Draft. In 1973 he missed two games with a pulled back muscle.[3] He was placed on injured waivers before the start of the 1974 season.

Houston Oilers

Babinecz was claimed by the Houston Oilers and spent the 1974 season on the injured reserve list. He was released before the 1975 season started.

Chicago Bears

In 1975, he was claimed by the Chicago Bears where he played a reserve role during the season.

Philadelphia Eagles

In 1976, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent, but was waived before the season started.[4]

Atlanta Falcons

He was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Falcons, but was released before the start of the season.[5]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)

In 1976, he signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[6] He was cut on August 28, 1977.[7]

Personal life

Babinecz currently works as a pediatrician.

References

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