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Frank Maznicki
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Maznicki on a 1948 Bowman football card
No. 4, 5, 17
Position:Halfback
Personal information
Born:(1920-07-19)July 19, 1920
West Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died:December 14, 2013(2013-12-14) (aged 93)
West Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:West Warwick (RI)
College:Boston College
NFL draft:1942 / Round: 8 / Pick: 70
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:27
Games started:5
Rushing attempts:107
Rushing yards:463
Touchdown:1
Head coaching record
Career:High school: 253–79–17 (.749)
Player stats at PFR

Francis Stanley "Monk" Maznicki (July 19, 1920 – December 14, 2013) was an American football halfback who played three seasons with the Chicago Bears and Boston Yanks. He played college football at Boston College.

Early life and college career

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Maznicki was born on July 19, 1920, in West Warwick, Rhode Island. He played high school football for West Warwick High School's team and quickly became a stand-out football player. He played college football for Boston College and was an All-American[citation needed] running back during his time there. His NFL career was interrupted by World War II and he served as a Navy pilot for three years before he returned to the Chicago Bears.

Professional career

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Chicago Bears

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After a standout career at Boston College, Maznicki was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 8th round of the 1942 NFL draft. Maznicki played halfback, defensive back, and placekicker during his time with the Bears. In 1942, Maznicki made the Pro Bowl with the Bears and helped lead them to an 11–0 record. After he returned from his stint with the Navy, Maznicki returned to the Bears and won the 1946 NFL Championship Game.

Boston Yanks

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In 1947, Maznicki joined the Boston Yanks, and after that season he retired.[1][2][3]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season

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Season Games Rushing Receiving Interceptions Kicking
GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards TD Avg Int Yards FGA FGM XPA XPM
Chicago Bears
1942 11 1 54 343 6.4 1 2 17 1 8.5 4 13 5 4 22 21
1946 4 3 19 43 2.3 0 2 38 0 19.0 2 17 9 4 26 25
Boston Yanks
1947 12 1 34 77 2.3 0 6 76 0 12.7 4 46 2 2 21 19
Career 27 5 107 463 4.3 1 10 131 1 13.1 10 76 16 10 69 65

Postseason

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Season Games Rushing Receiving Interceptions Kicking
GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards TD Avg Int Yards FGA FGM XPA XPM
Chicago Bears
1942 1 0 4 11 2.8 0 1 40 0 40.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1946 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 1 3 3
Career 2 0 4 11 2.8 0 1 40 0 40.0 0 0 2 1 3 3

Later life and coaching career

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After Maznicki retired from the NFL in 1947, he returned to West Warwick and became a long-time coach for the school's football team. He retired in 1984 after finishing his career with an overall record of 253–79–17 alongside fifteen state championships.[4] He died in West Warwick on December 14, 2013, the year West Warwick won the state championship.[5][6] West Warwick High School's football field is named in honor of Maznicki. He was inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Hall of Fame in 1971.[7] He was also inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame in 1974.[8]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
West Warwick / Deering Wizards () (1947–1983)
1947 West Warwick 5–1
1948 West Warwick 4–3–1
1949 West Warwick 7–0–1 1st
1950 West Warwick 6–0–1 1st
1951 West Warwick 8–0 1st
1952 West Warwick 7–0–1 1st
1953 West Warwick 8–0 1st
1954 West Warwick 8–0 1st
1955 West Warwick 6–1–1
1956 Deering 8–0 1st
1957 Deering 8–1 T–1st
1958 Deering 6–3
1959 Deering 8–1 1st
1960 Deering 7–1
1961 Deering 6–1
1962 Deering 6–1 T–1st
1963 Deering 4–1–1
1964 Deering 2–4
1965 West Warwick 2–5
1966 West Warwick 3–4
1967 West Warwick 3–4
1968 West Warwick 8–1 T–1st
1969 West Warwick 9–0 T–1st
1970 West Warwick 6–3
1971 West Warwick 9–0 T–1st
1972 West Warwick 5–2
1973 West Warwick 4–3
1974 West Warwick 3–6
1975 West Warwick 3–5–1
1976 West Warwick 5–2
1977 West Warwick 6–0–1 1st
1978 West Warwick 7–1
1979 West Warwick 7–1
1980 West Warwick 7–2
1981 West Warwick 6–3
1982 West Warwick 7–1–1
1983 West Warwick 9–0 1st
West Warwick / Deering: 253–79–17 223–62–9
Total: 253–79–17
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "Frank Maznicki". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  2. ^ "Frank Maznicki". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  3. ^ "Frank Maznicki". NFL. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "Sports Briefs - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Division II Football Champions". RIHS Sports. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  6. ^ Lennon, Frank. "Veterans Voice: NFL player, Navy pilot 'Monk' Maznicki left a mark as local sports legend". Providence Journal. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  7. ^ "Frank Maznicki". BC Eagles. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  8. ^ "Frank Maznicki". RI Heritage Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
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