Name Ed Voytek Role American football player | College: Purdue Games played: 24 Positions Guard | |
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Date of birth: (1935-04-04) April 4, 1935 (age 80) NFL draft: 1957 / Round: 22 / Pick: 261 | ||
High school: Cathedral Latin (OH) | ||
Edward Louis Voytek (April 4, 1935 – January 16, 2016) is a former American football guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Purdue University and was drafted in the 22nd round of the 1957 NFL Draft.
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Voytek died on January 16, 2016 in Independence, Missouri.
Early and personal life
Voytek was born on April 4, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents John and Helen Voytek. He graduated from Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, and then attended Purdue University where he played football. After his playing career, he went back to Purdue in order to pursue further education and received his doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1962.
Playing career
Voytek was drafted in 1957 by the Washington Redskins during the 22nd round. He wore No. 66, and appeared in 24 games during the 1957 and 1958 seasons.