George Tarasovic

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George Tarasovic
Date of birth May 6, 1930 (1930-05-06) (age 78)
Place of birth Flag of the United States Granville, New York
Position(s) Linebacker, Center
College Louisiana State
NFL Draft 1952 / Round 2 / Pick 18
Statistics
Teams
1952-1963
1963-1965
1966
NFL Pittsburgh Steelers
NFL Philadelphia Eagles
AFL Denver Broncos

George Kenneth Tarasovic , nicknamed "The Thing" (born May 6, 1930 in Granville, New York) is a former collegiate and professional American football player.

Tarasovic graduated from Louisiana State University, where he starred as a linebacker. He played 15 seasons in the Pro Football, mainly with the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers. He also spent time with the NFL Philadelphia Eagles and the American Football League's Denver Broncos.

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