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unusual facts about Don Dufek, Sr.



Don Dufek

Dufek, was sought after as a professional athlete in two sports: Dufek was drafted by teams in the National Hockey League, World Hockey Association and National Football League.

During both of these seasons he was co-captain along with eventual Pro Football Hall of Famer and four-term representative in United States House of Representatives, Steve Largent, the captain of the offensive unit and Keith Simpson, captain of the defensive unit.

Don Dufek, Sr.

Two of Dufek's sons were All-American football players for the Michigan Wolverines: Bill and Don Dufek, Jr. - who was one of the original members of the Seattle Seahawks.

Leo Koceski

After the game, Coach Oosterbaan cited Koceski as one of the standouts of the game for Michigan along with Don Dufek, Al "Brick" Wahl, and Chuck Ortmann.


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