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Hall of Fame

Rybak

John Rybak

  • Class
    1935
  • Induction
    1964
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball, Baseball, Football

• Both a coach and player for the Golden Griffins,and also played football
• In football, he scored eight points in seven games in 1934, placing him third behind fellow greats Frank Rustich and Joe Szar
• A triple threat halfback, great runner, superb punter, and a good passer, he was also very strong defensively
• Played forward in basketball, infielder in baseball and played multiple roles as a member of the football program
• Would go on to coach the basketball team after graduating in 1935

 

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