Andy Cvercko

Former NFL player

What is Andy Cvercko known for?

Born on November 6, 1937, in Campbell, Ohio, U.S., Andrew Bertram Cvercko, widely known as Andy Cvercko, is celebrated for his significant contributions to American football. He attended Campbell Memorial High School in his hometown before accepting a football scholarship from Northwestern University. As a senior, he was honored with the Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor for showcasing proficiency in scholarship and athletics.

Cvercko's professional football career kicked off when he was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 1959 NFL Draft. However, his debut year was cut short due to a knee injury he sustained in the season opener. He continued with the Packers until 1960, after which he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in 1961. Here, he made a significant impact, starting in 10 games as a left guard, and in the following year, he started all 14 games in the same position.

His journey in NFL then led him to the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins in 1963. He played two games with the Browns and later appeared in 8 games as a reserve player for the Redskins.

Over the course of his NFL career, Cvercko appeared in 47 games. One of his career highlights was his recognition as an All-Big Ten in 1958. Aside from his active on-field participation, he made a mark off-field as well, being posthumously inducted into the Northwestern Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000.

After retiring from football, Cvercko channelled his efforts towards researching nuclear magnetic resonance, further showcasing his diverse array of talents.

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