Bob Skoronski facts for kids
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| Position: | Offensive Tackle | ||
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| Born: | March 5, 1934 Ansonia, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Died: | October 30, 2018 (aged 84) Middleton, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 249 lb (113 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Fairfield (CT) Prep | ||
| College: | Indiana | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1956 / Round: 5 / Pick: 56 | ||
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Bob Skoronski was an amazing American football player. He played as an tackle for the Green Bay Packers for 11 seasons. He was a key part of the Packers' championship teams in the 1960s.
Growing Up and College Years
Bob Skoronski was born in Ansonia, Connecticut, in 1934. He grew up in Derby, Connecticut, with his three brothers and a sister. He went to Fairfield College Preparatory School and graduated in 1951.
After high school, Bob played college football at Indiana University. In his final year, 1955, he was named the most valuable player for the Indiana Hoosiers football team. He played almost every minute of every game!
Playing for the Packers
The Green Bay Packers chose Bob Skoronski in the 1956 NFL draft. He was the 56th player picked overall. He started playing right away as a left tackle in his first season. After that, he served two years in the United States Air Force.
Bob returned to the Packers in 1959. This was a special year because it was the first season with legendary coach Vince Lombardi. Bob became the offensive left tackle and a team captain. He helped lead the Packers to five NFL championships!
His team also won the first two Super Bowl games ever played:
- Super Bowl I
- Super Bowl II
Bob was so good that he was chosen to play in the Pro Bowl in 1966. This game features the best players from different teams.
After Football
After 11 seasons, Bob Skoronski retired from football in 1969. His amazing career was recognized when he was elected to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1976. This is a huge honor for any player.
In 2017, the Professional Football Researchers Association also honored Bob. They named him to their Hall of Very Good Class.
Family Life
Bob Skoronski met his wife, Ruth, in college. They got married in 1956. They had four children: three boys (Bob, Steve, Ron) and one girl (Patti). They also had four grandchildren.
Bob passed away in 2018. His grandson, Peter Skoronski, also became an offensive tackle and played college football at Northwestern University.
