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John Lujack

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:41 am
by JeffreyMiller
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!

Re: John Lujack

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:00 am
by BD Sullivan
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

Re: John Lujack

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2016 3:54 pm
by Bryan
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.

Re: John Lujack

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2016 4:15 pm
by oldecapecod11
He is also the oldest living hall of fame member.