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Mitch Olenski

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Date of Birth: January 13, 1921
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 222 lbs
First Team: MIA (1946)
Last Team: DET (1947)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Mitch Olenski: NFL Career Overview

Full Name: Mitch Olenski
Date of Birth: January 13, 1921
Positions Played: Tackle

Career Timeline

  • Miami Seahawks (MIA) - 1946
  • Detroit Lions (DET) - 1947

Career Highlights

  • Olenski played as a tackle, a crucial position on the offensive line, responsible for protecting the quarterback and creating running lanes.
  • He was part of the Miami Seahawks, a team that was part of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) before the merger with the NFL.
  • Transitioned to the Detroit Lions, where he continued his professional football career for one season.

Legacy

Mitch Olenski's career in the NFL, although brief, contributed to the early development of professional football in the post-war era. Players like him helped to shape the game during its formative years.

While not widely known, Olenski's journey through two different teams illustrates the dynamic and often transitional nature of early professional football.

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