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John Batorski

John Michael Batorski was an American football end in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Buffalo Bisons and Los Angeles Dons.

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PositionEnd
Personal information
Born(1920-09-27)September 27, 1920
Lackawanna, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 1982(1982-11-16) (aged 62)
East Setauket, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
CollegeColgate
NFL draft1944: 18th round, 182nd overall pick
Career history
Career AAFC statistics
Receptions2
Receiving yards27
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Michael Batorski (September 27, 1920 – November 16, 1982) was an American football end in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Buffalo Bisons and Los Angeles Dons.1

He played college football at Colgate University,2 and was drafted in the 18th round of the 1944 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.

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References

  1. "Los Angeles Dons Sign 3 New Players". The Independent. Richmond, California. International News Service. May 28, 1947. p. 15. Retrieved November 28, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "One-Man Army". The Daily Missoulian. Missoula, Montana. December 11, 1942. p. 8. Retrieved November 28, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.