Edward Thomas Mieszkowski (October 14, 1925 – February 15, 2004) was an

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tackle who played two seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the All-America Football Conference. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played college football at the

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and attended Tilden High School in

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Early years

Mieszkowski participated in

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and wrestling at Tilden High School.

College career

Mieszkowski played for the

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from 1943 to 1945. He played in the 1946 College All-Star Game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Professional career

Mieszkowski was selected by the Boston Yanks with the 52nd pick in the 1946 NFL Draft.

Brooklyn Dodgers

Mieszkowski played in 23 games, starting seven, for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1946 to 1947.

Coaching career

Mieszkowski was a coach at Mt. Carmel High School from 1948 to 1954. He first served as a coach under

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and the team won several city championships. He became head coach upon the departure of Brennan and then won several championships. Mieszkowski became the line coach at

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in 1956 and spent several years there.

Personal life

Mieszkowski started the Tilden Tech Alumni Association and later took over Notre Dame's Monogram Club, an alumni association for athletes. He developed progressive multiple sclerosis in 1954. He became a

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after his coaching career. Mieszkowski died on February 15, 2004, at his home in

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due to complications from multiple sclerosis.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
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