Joseph A Zombek was an American professional football defensive end and punter who played two seasons in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
10 Facts About Joe Zombek
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Joe Zombek played college football at Pittsburgh, and was selected by the Steelers in the ninth round of the 1954 NFL draft.
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Joe Zombek attended Clark High School in Scott Township, and was an all-state performer in football as a senior in 1949.
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Joe Zombek enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in 1950, where he was a three-year letterman in football.
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Joe Zombek tips the scale at 185 and is a deadly tackler.
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Joe Zombek finished the season having played in eight games, one as a starter.
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Joe Zombek returned to Pittsburgh for the 1955 season, and changed his position to punter.
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Joe Zombek played in one game, at both end and punter, before being released.
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Joe Zombek later was a salesman and manager at Jessop Steel Co.
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Joe Zombek was inducted into the Western Chapter of Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1987.