Dennis Mendyk
 Mendyk in 1958 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | 1934 or 1935 (age 89–90) |
| Height: | 6 ft 1[1] in (1.85 m) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Michigan State |
| Position: | Halfback |
| NFL draft: | 1957 / round: 3 / pick: 35 |
|
Baseball career | |
| Outfielder Third baseman First baseman | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .240[2] |
| Teams | |
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Dennis Mendyk (born 1934/1935),[3][a] also known as Dennis the Menace[4] and Dennis the Mennis,[5] is an American football and baseball player.
Life and career
[edit]Mendyk was the son of Clarence Mendyk.[6] He attended Michigan State University.[1][b]
Mendyk played for the Michigan State Spartans football team in 1956.[7] The next year, he was selected by the New York Giants in the 3rd round of the 1957 NFL Draft;[8] he did not make the final roster.
Mendyk played in Minor League Baseball from 1957 to 1960.[9]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Mendyk was 21 years old in 1956
- ^ In the Statesman Journal article, it's named as Michigan State
References
[edit]- ^ a b "'Dennis th' Menace in Senators Outfield". Statesman Journal. Salem, Oregon. April 23, 1960. p. 11. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "His Starting to Fall for Ex-Michigan St. Gridder: Mendyk Really Menacing Pitchers". Herald & Review. Decatur, Illinois. July 8, 1958. p. 11. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dennis 'The Menace' Paces Spartan Backs". Corpus Christi Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. October 25, 1956. p. 41. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Rain, Rain Go Away: Sun Lover 'Dennis the Menace' With Solons". The Capital Journal. Salem, Oregon. April 22, 1960. p. 13. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Class of 2003 nominees". The Saginaw News. Saginaw, Michigan. February 23, 2003. p. 44. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dennis Mendyk Engaged to Wed Danish Girl". Lansing State Journal. Lansing, Michigan. March 11, 1958. p. 13. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1956 Michigan State Spartans Roster". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "1957 NFL Draft". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Dennis Mendyk". Baseball Reference. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
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