Joseph Mihal (April 2, 1916 – September 18, 1979) was a professional American football player who played as a tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for two seasons with the Chicago Bears. He was elected as a starter for the 1939 Chicago College All-Star Game.
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Position: | Tackle |
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Born: | (1916-04-02)April 2, 1916 Homestead, Pennsylvania |
Died: | September 18, 1979(1979-09-18) (aged 63) Dallas, Texas |
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 234 lb (106 kg) |
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High school: | Emerson (IN) |
College: | Purdue |
NFL Draft: | 1939 / Round: 3 / Pick: 19 |
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Mihal played for the Bears in their 73–0 victory over the Washington Redskins in the 1940 NFL Championship Game. He served in World War II for the United States Army.[1][2]
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