Charles J Wasicek was an American football player.
14 Facts About Charles Wasicek
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Charles Wasicek played at the guard and tackle positions for Colgate University in the 1930s and was selected by Liberty Magazine as a first-team All-American at the tackle position in 1935.
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Charles Wasicek quit school after attending the eighth grade and went to work for the American Window Glass Co.
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Charles Wasicek resumed his education, studying at Belle Vernon High School, the Kiski Preparatory School in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, and the Dickinson Seminary in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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Charles Wasicek enrolled at Colgate University where he played football at the guard and tackle positions in the mid-1930s.
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In 1935, Charles Wasicek was the captain of the Colgate football team.
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Charles Wasicek was selected as a first-team tackle on the 1935 Liberty Magazine All-American team, as voted in a poll of 1521 varsity players in all parts of the country.
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Charles Wasicek was selected as a second-team All-American in 1935 by the United Press, Central Press, and the New York Sun.
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Charles Wasicek was drafted in the seventh round of the 1936 NFL Draft.
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Charles Wasicek signed a contract to play football for the Detroit Lions, but he opted instead to play for the Syracuse, New York football team in the newly formed American League.
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Charles Wasicek next signed to play for a highly regarded semi-pro team in Danbury, Connecticut, while working as a hat salesman.
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In 1937, Charles Wasicek retired from playing football and became a teacher.
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In 1942, Charles Wasicek enlisted in the US Navy and was commissioned as a lieutenant.
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Charles Wasicek was survived by his wife, Faith Vivian Clifford Wasicek, and two children, Dr Charles A Wasicek, Jr.