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Joseph John Domnanovich (March 21, 1919 – January 20, 2009) was a professional American football center in the National Football League. He played six seasons for the Boston Yanks (1946–1948) and the New York Bulldogs/Yanks (1949–1951). Prior to his professional career Domanovich played for Coach Frank Thomas at the University of Alabama from 1938–1942. He played both linebacker and center and became All-American center at Alabama. He was voted to the All-time Alabama team for the first 50 years (1892–1942) in 1943. Between college and his pro career he served in the 3rd Army European Theater Special Services from 1943–1946. He was inducted into the Alabama Football Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 1989.

Joe Domnanovich

No. 34
Position:	Center/Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1919-03-21)March 21, 1919 South Bend, Indiana
Died:	January 20, 2009(2009-01-20) (aged 89) Birmingham, Alabama
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:	South Bend (IN) Riley
College:	Alabama
NFL Draft:	1943 / Round: 4 / Pick: 28
Career history
Boston Yanks (1946–1948) New York Bulldogs/Yanks (1949–1951)
Career highlights and awards
Consensus All-American, 1942 Alabama Football Hall of Fame (1984) Indiana Football Hall of Fame (1989)
Career NFL statistics
Games played-started: 67–39 Interceptions: 3 Fumble recoveries: 8
Player stats at NFL.com

He died January 20, 2009, in Birmingham, Alabama where he had resided for his adult life. His interment was located in Birmingham's Elmwood Cemetery. Domnanovich was of Croatian descent and both of his parents were born in Austria.[1]

References

External links

• Joe Domnanovich at Find a Grave

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