Steve Ruzich
No. 61
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born:(1927-12-24)December 24, 1927
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died:November 30, 1991(1991-11-30) (aged 63)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Groveport Madison (OH)
College:Ohio State
NFL draft:1952 / Round: 14 / Pick: 168
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:36
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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.[1] Prior to his time at Ohio State, Ruzich served in the United States Army during World War II.[2]

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.[1] He announced his retirement from professional football prior to the 1955 NFL season.[3] He was ultimately released by the team in September 1955.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Steve Ruzich Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "2 Ohio State Lineman Sign With Paul Brown". The Evening Review (clipping). Associated Press. April 2, 1952. p. 17. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Guyant, Tom (July 25, 1955). "26 Veterans Report To Packer's Camp". Waukesha Daily Freeman (clipping). p. 10. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Former Buck Cut Loose". The Tribune (clipping). UP. September 21, 1955. p. 15. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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