Pete Emelianchik
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| Date of birth | November 19, 1943 |
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| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Tight end |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| US college | University of Richmond |
| High school | Abraham Lincoln High School |
| NFL draft | 1966 / undrafted |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1967 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Career highlights and awards | |
one game | |
| Career stats | |
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Peter Adam Emelianchik, (born November 19, 1943) is a retired American football player. Emelianchik is one of three players to have played football at Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn and reach the National Football League.[3]
Football career
[edit]Emelianchik played tight end for the Dodge City Junior College Conquistadors in 1961 and 1962, and was voted Junior College All American in 1962.[4] He then played for the University of Richmond Spiders in 1963 and 1964.[5] Emelianchik was voted all-Southern Conference at end as a junior in 1963,[6][7] but was injured during his senior year and not drafted by any NFL teams. He was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1967, and played on special teams in the last game of the season against the Cleveland Browns[8] but did not record any statistics.[9]
Emelianchik returned to the Eagles for training camp in 1968, and even caught a touchdown pass from John Huarte in a preseason game,[10] but did not make the team.
His football career ended when he was the first player cut in training camp by the New York Giants in 1969.[11]
After football
[edit]After his football career ended, Emelianchik taught physical education at James J. Reynolds Jr. High School in Brooklyn, NY.[12] In 2017, he was inducted into the Dodge City Junior College Athletics Hall of Fame.[13]
Emelianchik is a lifetime member of Mensa International.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Maxymuk, John (February 16, 2015). Uniform Numbers of the N.F.L. – All-Time Rosters, Facts and Figures (soft cover ed.). Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland and Company. p. 205. ISBN 978-0-7864-2057-5. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Pete Emelianchik". profootballarchives.com. The Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Abraham Lincoln Alumni Pro Stats". football-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "DC3 Announces 2017 Athletics Hall Of Fame Class". Dodge City Community College. February 9, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ "Pete Emelianchik". sports-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ University of Richmond Football Record Book – Updated for 2011 Preseason (PDF). University of Richmond. 2011. p. 3. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Southern Conference – Annual Individual Awards" (PDF). soconsports.com. Southern Conference Sports. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ Carroll, Bob (1999). "Elias Answers" (PDF). The Coffin Corner. 21 (6). Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Pete Emelianchik". football-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Csonka Scores 2 Touchdowns as Dolphins Rally to Conquer Eagles, 23-7 – Griese's Passing Sparks Comeback – Clancy Tallies With Aerial in 2nd Half – Huarte Tosses for Eagle Touchdown". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 18, 1968. p. S24. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ Goldpaper, Sam (July 22, 1969). "Katcavage Set to Prove for 14th Time He's a Giant". The New York Times. p. 47. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ^ "Reynolds and Coach Are No Softies". Daily News (New York). July 1, 1973. p. 110. Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "DCCC Athletic Hall of Fame". Dodge City Community College. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ "Class Connections – Class of '66". Richmond–The Alumni magazine, Fall 2010. p. 39.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference