Former Cal Backfield Star Olszewski Dies
Johnny Olszewski, 65, of Long Beach, a star running back for the University of California from 1950-52 who played 10 years of as a professional, died of respiratory failure at a rest home on Sunday.
Olszewski, the fourth-leading rusher in Cal history with 2,504 yards, was a first-round draft choice of the Chicago Cardinals in 1953.
He played with the Cardinals from 1953-57, the Washington Redskins from 1958-60 and the Detroit Lions in 1961.
His playing career ended after one season with Denver of the then-fledgling American Football League in 1962.
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