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Ed Kovac

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Ed Kovac
No. 35, 43
PositionsRunning back, safety
Personal information
Born(1938-04-22)April 22, 1938
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 8, 2020(2020-03-08) (aged 81)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolMcKeesport
CollegeCincinnati (1956–1959)
NFL draft1960: 6th round, 68th overall pick
AFL draft1960: 1st round
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • 2× First-team All-MVC (1958–1959)
Career NFL statistics
Games played16
Games started4
Rushing yards6
Receptions3
Receiving yards30
Return yards90
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Edward William Kovac (April 22, 1938 – March 8, 2020) was an American former professional football running back and safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Colts and the American Football League (AFL) with the New York Titans/Jets. He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Early life

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Kovac was born on April 22, 1938, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.[1] He attended McKeesport Area High School.[2]

College career

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Kovac played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats from 1956 to 1959. He was a three-year letterman from 1957 to 1959.[2] In 30 games, Kovac totaled 958 rushing yards on 267 attempts, 13 rushing touchdowns, 38 receptions for 460 yards and five receiving touchdowns.[3] He also attempted five passes, completing four of them for 74 yards and two touchdowns.[3] Kovac was a two time All-Missouri Valley Conference recipient in 1958 and 1959.[4][5]

Professional career

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Chicago Bears

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Kovac was selected in the sixth round, with the 68th overall selection, by the Chicago Bears in the 1960 NFL draft.[6] On April 30, 1960, he officially signed with the team.[7] Kovac was released by the team prior to the start of the season.[2]

Baltimore Colts

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On September 21, 1960, Kovac was picked up off waivers by the Baltimore Colts.[8] He played in 12 games, recording one rushing yard, two receptions for 27 yards and eight return yards.[9] On May 20, 1961, Kovac re-signed with the Colts.[10] On August 29, he was released by the team as part of roster cut-downs.[11]

New York Titans/Jets

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In 1962, after Kovac returned from military service, he signed with the New York Titans of the American Football League (AFL) who had drafted him in 1960.[12] On September 4, 1962, he was released but was re-signed on October 4.[13][14] He played on both sides of the ball as a running back and safety, and rushed for five yards, caught one pass for three yards, 72 return yards and one interception.[15] On August 13, 1963 he was released by the team.[16]

References

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  1. ↑ "Ed Kovac Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ed Kovac Pro Football Record". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Ed Kovac College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  4. ↑ "All-Missouri Valley Conference" (PDF). gobearcats.com. p. 124. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Missouri Valley All-Stars Named". NewspaperArchive.com. Hamilton Daily News Journal. December 8, 1959. p. 17. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Ohioans Click". NewspaperArchive.com. Mansfield News Journal. December 1, 1959. p. 14. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Bears Sign Ed Kovac". NewspaperArchive.com. The Lima News. May 1, 1960. p. 38. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  8. ↑ "NFL Teams Cut Down To Limit of 38 Players". NewspaperArchive.com. European Stars And Stripes. September 22, 1960. p. 21. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Ed Kovac 1960 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Colts To Sign Kovac To '61 Contract". NewspaperArchive.com. Cumberland Times Newspaper. May 21, 1961. p. 17. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Baltimore Cuts Football Roster". NewspaperArchive.com. Amarillo Daily News. August 30, 1961. p. 9. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Broncos To Open Home Season In AFL Sunday". NewspaperArchive.com. Greeley Daily Tribune. October 5, 1961. p. 8. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Titans Trim Five". NewspaperArchive.com. Phoenix Arizona Republic. September 5, 1962. p. 25. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Stephens To Suit Up For Titan Go". NewspaperArchive.com. Findlay Republican Courier. October 4, 1962. p. 11. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Ed Kovac 1962 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  16. ↑ "'Broken Bone Brigade' Eagles Loses Services Of Ace Peaks". NewspaperArchive.com. Panama City Herald. August 13, 1963. p. 10. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
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