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11 Facts About George Kisiday

1.

George John Kisiday was an American football player who played at the end position.

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George Kisiday played college football for Duquesne and Columbia and professional football for the Buffalo Bills and Jersey City Giants.

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George Kisiday attended and played football at Ambridge High School.

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George Kisiday transferred to Columbia in 1947 and played at the tackle position for Lou Little's 1947 Columbia Lions football team that was ranked No 20 in the final AP Poll.

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George Kisiday was selected by the New York Giants in the 22nd round of the 1947 NFL draft but did not play for the Giants.

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George Kisiday instead signed in February 1948 to play for the Buffalo Bills of the All-America Football Conference.

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George Kisiday was recommended to the Bills by Columbia coach Little.

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George Kisiday played for the Bills during their 1948 season and appeared in 14 games.

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George Kisiday played in the American Football League for the Jersey City Giants in 1949.

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George Kisiday later served as the line coach at the University of Bridgeport.

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George Kisiday subsequently died of an apparent heart attack in 1970 at age 47 in Ambridge.