Johnny Lujack
Chicago Bears
As a sophomore at Notre Dame in 1943, Lujack started at halfback but was
moved to quarterback when starter Angelo Bertelli was called into
service. In his first game at that position, he completed 8 of 15 passes
for 237 yards and 2 touchdowns and scored a touchdown rushing in a 26-0
upset of Army. Lujack led Notre Dame to an 8-0-1 record in his senior
season and won the 1947 Heisman Trophy. He also won letters in baseball,
basketball, and track during his sophomore year.
A first-round draft choice of the Chicago Bears in 1948, Lujack was used
primarily as a defensive back in his rookie year and was named to the
All-Pro team at that position. He took over as starting quarterback in
1949 and was an All-Pro again in 1950. Bad knees forced his retirement
after the 1951 season.
(Hickock)
