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Though drafted by Green Bay, Strzykalski starred for the San Francisco 49ers from 1946 - their first professional season in the newly formed All-America Football Conference (AAFC) - to 1952. He was named to the Pro Bowl once (1950) and All-Pro team three times (1947, 1948, 1950). In possibly his best year, 1948, Strzykalski ran for 915 yards, ran in 4 TDs, caught 7 TD passes and picked off 3 passes.
According to legend, Strzykalski broke his nose eight times during his 7 year NFL career.
He was involved with the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes, a cooperative program between UNC-Chapel Hill and the NFLPA.
Pictures of Strzykalski as a study participant