Johnny Lujack

Johnny Lujack
Lujack c. 1950
No. 32
PositionQuarterback / Safety
Personal information
Born(1925-01-04)January 4, 1925
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 25, 2023(2023-07-25) (aged 98)
Naples, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolConnellsville
CollegeNotre Dame (1943; 1946–1947)
NFL draft1946: 1st round, 4th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
TDINT41–54
Completion percentage50%
Passing yards6,295
Passer rating65.3
Rushing yards742
Rushing touchdowns21
Interceptions12
Interception yards190
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Christopher Lujack Jr. (/ˈlæk/; January 4, 1925 – July 25, 2023) was an American football player who was a quarterback and safety. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1947. He was also a unanimous All-American in both 1946 and 1947, leading the team to national championships both years. He later played professionally for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1948 to 1951, receiving first-team All-Pro honors in 1950.