Memorials › Joe Blahak

Joe Blahak

29 Aug 1950 – 25 Apr 2016

Birth	29 Aug 1950
Death	25 Apr 2016
Cemetery	Calvary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum Lincoln , Lancaster County , Nebraska , USA
Added by	John "J-Cat" Griffith on 26 Apr 2016
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161677609

Bio

Professional Football Player. For five seasons (1973 to 1977), he played at the defensive back (cornerback) position in the National Football League with the Houston Oilers, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings. Born Joseph Phillip Blahak, he made his first impression on the football field at Scotus Central Catholic High School and continued his athletic excellence on the collegiate level at the University of Nebraska. While with the Cornhuskers, he contributed to two consecutive national championships (1970 and 1971) and will be forever remembered for producing a crucial block (allowing future Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers to return a punt for a 72-yard touchdown) which resulted in a 35 to 31 victory over Oklahoma in the contest which is now referred to as "The Game of the Century" played on November 25, 1971. Additionally, Blahak will be remembered for his contagious, relaxed persona which enabled his teammates to focus on the game at hand. Selected by the Oilers during the 8th round of the 1973 NFL Draft, he totaled 44 career regular season games. After retiring from football, he worked in the insurance industry.

Photos

Family

Parents

• Anastacia D. "Stacia" Micek Blahak 1910–1983
• Herman John Blahak 1911–1989

Siblings

• Lavern J. Blahak 1931–1942
• Rose Marie Blahak Frerichs 1936–2012
• David C. Blahak 1955–2017

Export GEDCOM

This person only · Entire connected family

---