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13 Facts About Ed Molinski

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Ed Molinski was a Hall of Fame college football player for the University of Tennessee.

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Ed Molinski later became a doctor after being involved in boxing, World War II, and college coaching.

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Ed Molinski was a standout at guard in both high school and college.

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Ed Molinski was a member of the 1938 Tennessee team that won the National Championship, and the 1939 team that put together an unscored upon regular season.

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Ed Molinski was named All-American the following season in 1940.

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Ed Molinski was an All-American at the guard position, but was noted as a great player on both sides of the ball.

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Ed Molinski played on the defensive line for his entire career at Tennessee.

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Ed Molinski was known as a fiery player during his time at Tennessee, a benefit for the offensive and defensive line positions.

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Ed Molinski's temperament was apparent when he was ejected early in the 1939 Orange Bowl, the final game for the 1938 championship team.

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Ed Molinski was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1994.

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Ed Molinski was the state heavyweight champion in Ohio, while captaining the university boxing squad.

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Ed Molinski was a National Golden Glove Semi-Finalist during his amateur career.

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The then Dr Ed Molinski finally settled in Memphis, Tennessee and practiced medicine until his death.