1. John Thomas Gildea was an American professional football quarterback, punter and halfback who played four seasons in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants.
10 Facts About Johnny Gildea
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Johnny Gildea was born in Boston Run, Pennsylvania and attended Coaldale High School, later playing college football for St Bonaventure University.
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Johnny Gildea played in 12 games in his first season with the Pirates, starting 10 of them.
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Johnny Gildea threw for two or three touchdowns, depending on the source, and 20 interceptions, which led the league.
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Johnny Gildea finished third in the league in passing yards, and fifth in completions.
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Johnny Gildea was used less in the 1936 and 1937 season where he was listed as a tailback.
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Johnny Gildea was selected second-team All-NFL by the International News Service at the end of the year.
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Johnny Gildea was the Pirates' regular punter during his three seasons with the team, sharing duties in his final season with future Hall of Famer John "Blood" McNally.
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Johnny Gildea finished his career with the New York Giants in 1938, where he only recorded two yards on one rushing attempt in nine games, including two starts.
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Johnny Gildea was a non-factor in the championship game, missing his only extra point attempt in the first quarter, while Ward Cuff handled most of the kicking and punting duties.