John Symank

John Symank
No. 27, 31
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born(1935-08-31)August 31, 1935
La Grange, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 23, 2002(2002-01-23) (aged 66)
Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolCaldwell (TX)
CollegeFlorida
NFL draft1957: 23rd round, 268th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions19
Fumble recoveries12
Total touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Head coaching record
Regular seasonNCAA: 20–32–0 (.385)

John Richard Symank (August 31, 1935 – January 23, 2002) was an American college and professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1950s and 1960s. Symank played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played professionally for the Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Cardinals of the NFL. He was later the head coach for Northern Arizona University and the University of Texas at Arlington football teams.