Walter John Zirinsky was an American football halfback who was a member of the Cleveland Rams team that won the 1945 NFL Championship.
11 Facts About Walt Zirinsky
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Walt Zirinsky was the son of Cyril Zirinsky and the former Mary Flisak.
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Walt Zirinsky was drafted by the Cleveland Rams of the National Football League in the 1942 NFL draft, selected in the 12th round, the league's 102nd pick overall.
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However, Walt Zirinsky enlisted in the Naval Air Corps during World War II, where he flew blimps in the South Pacific.
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Walt Zirinsky was discharged on October 8,1945, as a Lieutenant.
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Walt Zirinsky was discharged in time to play in the 1945 NFL season, signing with the Rams, the team which held his draft rights.
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Walt Zirinsky signed a second NFL contract in March 1946 with Rams General Manager Chile Walsh to play for the team during their inaugural season in Los Angeles.
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Walt Zirinsky never played for the Eagles and his NFL career came to an end with just the three carries for the Rams and participation on an NFL championship team to his credit.
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Walt Zirinsky was married to the former Mary Laubach, with whom he had one son.
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Walt Zirinsky was 81 years old at the time of his death.
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Walt Zirinsky's family asked for donations to the American Cancer Society in Zirinsky's memory.