Vic Janowicz

Football Player

Birthday February 26, 1930

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Ohio

DEATH DATE Feb 27, 1996 (66)

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About

One of the legends of Ohio State football, he won the team's MVP award as well as the Heisman Trophy in 1950.

Before Fame

He was a standout student and all-around athlete in high school, with offers to play for over 60 colleges and two baseball teams after graduation.

Trivia

A serious brain injury ended his professional sports career, but Janowicz eventually recovered to become a broadcaster for Ohio State.

Family Life

He grew up in Elyria, Ohio, the second youngest of nine children born to Polish immigrants who settled in the city.

Associated With

He played under the legendary Buckeyes coach Woody Hayes.