When he was a 5–10, 155-pound senior at Catholic Central, Abramowicz didn't attract much attention from college coaches.

The Musketeers were all but bowl-bound until they dropped a 57–33 decision to Texas Western on the final day of the season despite a 53-yard touchdown reception by Abramowicz.

During his senior season, he continued as the favorite receiver of quarterback Carroll Williams, catching 34 passes for 585 yards and three touchdowns despite facing constant double coverage.

[4] By his senior year, he had grown to 6–0, 190 pounds, but he still didn't attract much attention from pro scouts due to his lack of speed.

Abramowicz broke into the starting lineup in the seventh game of the Saints’ first season with 12 catches for 156 yards in a 14–10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Abramowicz attempted to catch on in 1975, reporting to camp with George Allen's "Over the Hill Gang", the Washington Redskins.

Abramowicz is a devout Roman Catholic, and is active with various organizations and foundations dedicated to philanthropic causes.

Promotional materials from the network indicate the program uses "a sports show format to encourage men to get into spiritual shape."

He serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors of National Fellowship of Catholic Men.

[5] Xavier University has presented him with the two most prestigious awards bestowed on a student athlete—Legion of Honor and Athletic Hall of Fame (1981).