Stephen Peter Banas (April 30, 1907 – May 10, 1974) was an American football player. He played college football for Notre Dame from 1931 to 1933,[1][2] and professional football for the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles in 1935.[3] In July 1935, Banas became the football coach at St. Mary's College of Orchard Lake, Michigan, but he instead played professional football that fall.[4] Banas died in 1974 at age 67 in Gardena, California.[5]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | April 30, 1907 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died: | May 10, 1974 (aged 67) Gardena, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Bridgeport (CT) Central |
| College: | Notre Dame |
| Position: | Fullback |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
References
edit- ^ "Steve Banas Plays Fullback for Irish". The Pittsburgh Press. September 24, 1931.
- ^ "Steve Banas Demoted". The Portsmouth Times. October 12, 1933.
- ^ "Steve Banas". pro-football-reference.com.
- ^ "Steve Banas to Coach at St. Mary's, Orchard Lake". Chicago Daily Tribune. July 21, 1935. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013.
- ^ "Names in the News". Los Angeles Times. May 12, 1974. p. C2.