Walt Gorinski

Halfback, American football player

1921 – 1977

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Who was Walt Gorinski?

Walter A. Gorinski was a professional football player in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After attending Hurst High School, located in Norvelt, Pennsylvania, Gorinski attended and played college football at Louisiana State University. Gorinski made his professional debut in the NFL in 1946 with the Steelers. He played his entire 1 year career for Pittsburgh. Walt is also the uncle to Bob Gorinski, a designated hitter with the Minnesota Twins in 1977.

Many sources state that Gorinski attended Mount Pleasant Area High School, located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. However the school was not open until 1961 well after Gorinski's graduation in 1938.

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Born
May 31, 1921
Latrobe
Education
  • Louisiana State University
Lived in
  • Latrobe
Died
1977
Bossier City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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