Bob Nowaskey

American football player (1918–1971)

Bob Nowaskey
Nowaskey on a 1950 Bowman football card
No. 20, 55, 52
PositionEnd
Personal information
Born(1918-02-03)February 3, 1918
Everson, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 21, 1971(1971-03-21) (aged 53)
Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolScottsdale (PA)
CollegeGeorge Washington
NFL draft1940: 7th round, 55th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions51
Receiving yards767
Receiving touchdowns6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert John Nowaskey (February 3, 1918 – March 21, 1971) was an American professional football end, born in Everett, Pennsylvania, who played eight seasons in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the seventh round of the 1940 NFL draft.[1]

Personal life

Nowaskey was of Polish descent.[2]

References

  1. ^ "1940 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  2. ^ Ronkowski, Steve (March 5, 2012). "Pulaski Day Special: All-Time, All-Polish Bears Team". Windy City Gridiron. SB Nation. Retrieved October 2, 2025.


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