George John Kakasic (April 24, 1912 – January 30, 1973) was an

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who played for four seasons for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at Duquesne University for the Duquesne Dukes football team.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Pirates

1936 season

Kakasic played in all 12 games of the season. In week one against the Boston Redskins, He made a fumble recovery and ran it for a 26-yard return for the touchdown that led the Pirates 7–0 at the half. Kakasic kicked made a 30-yard

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that won the game 10–0. In week 4 against the

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4-yard touchdown pass and kicked the extra point losing 27–9 finishing the season with one touchdown, 2 field goals made.

1937 season

Kakasic played in only 11 games of the season. In week two against the

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, he kicked the extra points two times, winning the game 21–0, finishing the season with 3 extra points made.

1938 season

Kakasic played in only 4 games in his third season. He started in only two games of the season, before being replaced by backup kicker

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1939 season

Kakasic played his final season, playing in only 10 games of the season. In week 11 against the

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, he had two of his kicks blocked, before retiring at the end of the season.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kakasic, George 1912 births 1973 deaths Players of American football from Ohio American football guards Pittsburgh Steelers players Duquesne Dukes football players People from Mingo Junction, Ohio