I understand Johnny Lujack is still among the living. I am wondering if anyone knows how he is doing and whether he is accessible? The reason I ask is my father had an 8x10 signed by him in 1944 while in the hospital recovering from polio. I have a replica leather mini helmet I was hoping to get signed by Lujack and hopefully share the story with him. Anyone here have any recent contact with Lujack?
Thanks!
John Lujack
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JeffreyMiller
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John Lujack
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football."
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BD Sullivan
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Re: John Lujack
According to the article below (from last month), he appears to be doing great--considering he's 90. Back in July 2014, he had some serious spinal surgery that he needed or else he risked paralysis. He came through it fine.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-joh ... olumn.html
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-joh ... olumn.html
Re: John Lujack
Lujack still holds the Bears franchise record for most passing yards in a game, with 468 yards in a 1949 game. Its the oldest single game passing/rushing/receiving franchise record in the NFL.
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Re: John Lujack
He is also the oldest living hall of fame member.
"It was a different game when I played.
When a player made a good play, he didn't jump up and down.
Those kinds of plays were expected."
~ Arnie Weinmeister
When a player made a good play, he didn't jump up and down.
Those kinds of plays were expected."
~ Arnie Weinmeister