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Bednarik was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and began playing football as a boy in his hometown. After graduating from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Bednarik entered the United States Air Force and served in Germany. He attended the University of Pennsylvania where he was an All American. He also was seventh in Heisman Trophy voting in 1948 and won the Maxwell Award that year.

Upon graduation, Bednarik was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as the first pick in the 1949 entry draft. He starred as both a center and linebacker for the club. He was a member of NFL Championship teams in 1949 and 1960. He is best remembered as a devistating tackler. In 1960, he sent Frank GiffordFrank Newton Gifford (born August 16, 1930 in Santa Monica, California) was a American football player and one of the better-known American sports commentators in the latter part of the 20th century who made the transition from an athlete to broadcasting. of the New York GiantsThe New York Giants are a National Football League team originating in New York City, but currently based in New Jersey. For the major league baseball team once known as the New York Giants see San Francisco Giants. For the short-lived 1921 team, see Bric into retirement with a hit.

In 14 seasons, Bednarik missed just three games. He was named to the all pro eight times. He was the last player to play both offense and defense on a regular basis. Additionally, Bednarik kicked off for the Eagles for many years.

Bednarik retired in 1962. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in CantonCanton is a city located in Stark County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 80,806, but according to a July 1, 2002 Census estimate, the population has declined to 79,772. It is the county seat of Stark County 6. Canton is ho, OhioOhio is a Midwestern state in the northeastern corner of the United States. It was the first and eastern-most state in the Midwest admitted to the Union under the Northwest Ordinance. postal abbreviation is OH its old-style abbreviation is O. Ohio is an I in 1967Events January January 4 British motorboat racer Donald Campbell dies while attempting a water speed record in Coniston Lake. January 4 Algerian revolutionary Mohammed Khider is shot in Madrid. January 6 Vietnam War: USMC and ARVN troops launch " Operatio.

See Chuck Bednarik AwardThe Chuck Bednarik Award named for the College and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Chuck Bednarik is given annually to the College Defensive Football Player of the Year. 1993 Rob Waldrop, Arizona 1994 Warren Sapp, Miami FL 1995 Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern 19