Milton John Popovich was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League.
13 Facts About Milt Popovich
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Milt Popovich played with the Chicago Cardinals from 1938 to 1942.
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Milt Popovich played on the 1932 and 1933 state championship basketball teams at Butte High.
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Milt Popovich was on the 1933 track team when it took the state crown.
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Milt Popovich scored 12 points at that state meet, the most of any athlete competing.
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Milt Popovich returned the opening kickoff and ran 89 yards for a touchdown in the 1933 city title game against Butte Central.
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Milt Popovich took his talents to the University of Montana where he was a star running back for the Grizzlies.
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Milt Popovich was drafted by and played seven years with the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League.
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Milt Popovich finished his career as a player-coach for the Seattle Bombers.
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On Nov 28,1946 Milt Popovich married the love of his life, Ruth Milovich, in Reno, Nevada.
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Milt Popovich took Ruth back to Butte for the "honeymoon" and the two never left the Mining City where they carried on their honeymoon for 60 years.
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Milt Popovich devoted his working life to serving Butte as a proud fireman in the finest department in the state.
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Milt Popovich has three grandchildren, Alexandra H Antonioli, Gabrielle Antonioli, and Mia Vogel.