Bronko Smilanich
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: October 7, 1915
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 180 lbs
First Team: CLE (1939)
Last Team: CLE (1939)
Running Back Stats
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Bronko Smilanich: Career Overview
Full Name: Bronko SmilanichDate of Birth: October 7, 1915
Position: Running Back (RB)
NFL Team: Cleveland Browns (CLE)
Years Active: 1939
Career Highlights
- Bronko Smilanich played for the Cleveland Browns in the inaugural season of the team in 1939.
- He was part of a Browns roster that would go on to become one of the most successful teams in the early years of the NFL.
- Although Smilanich's professional career in the NFL was brief, he contributed to the team's early development and success.
Legacy
While not a household name, Bronko Smilanich remains a part of NFL history as a player from the league's formative years. His participation in the 1939 season helped lay the groundwork for future success of the Cleveland Browns, a franchise known for its storied history and passionate fan base.
Personal Life
Details about his life after football are less documented, but his contributions to the game during his short career continue to be acknowledged by football historians and fans alike.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
2784, , 1915-10-07, Bronko Smilanich, Bronislaw, Smilanich
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