Del Bjork
Delbert Leonard "Del" Bjork (June 27, 1914 – August 26, 1988) was a professional American football offensive lineman in the National Football League. He played two seasons for the Chicago Bears (1937–1938).[1]
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Position: | Offensive tackle / Defensive tackle | ||||||
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Born: | Astoria, Oregon | June 27, 1914||||||
Died: | August 26, 1988 74) Astoria, Oregon | (aged||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Astoria (OR) | ||||||
College: | Oregon | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1937 / Round: 6 / Pick: 58 | ||||||
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Bjork was born in Deep River, Washington and grew up in Astoria, Oregon. He played football for Astoria High School[2] and then for the Oregon Ducks from 1934–36. On September 1, 1937, Bjork played with the College All-Stars against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago.[3] The All-Stars won that game 6–0. After receiving his BS in physical education from the University of Oregon in 1937[4] he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round. In 1940 Bjork earned an MS in education from the University of Oregon. He then went on to have a successful career in the military.[4]
Bjork was awarded the Purple Heart with oak leaf clusters in 1944.[5] As a captain he was recognized with the Distinguished Service Cross for his World War II service.[6] After the war he continued his career in the military earning the rank of colonel and was published in Military Review in 1951.[7]
Bjork was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1982.[8]
References
- "Del Bjork". NFL.com.
- "Del Bjork - AHS Hall of Fame". sites.google.com.
- "Chicago Tribune - Historical Newspapers".
- United States. Adjutant General. "Official army register for ." Washington : [s.n.] – via Internet Archive.
- "Chicago Tribune - Historical Newspapers".
- "DSC recipients" (PDF). valor.defense.gov.
- "Military Review, February 1951. :: Military Review". cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org.
- "Football - Oregon Sports Hall of Fame & Museum". oregonsportshall.org.