He was part of the largest turnout in school history to try out for the freshman football squad, with 74 men still on the roster after the first week of practice.

[2] Bjork not only made coach Bill Reinhart's team, but won himself a place on the starting roster at tackle.

[3] In 1934 Bjork was promoted to the Oregon varsity football squad and he made his presence known immediately as the outstanding sophomore on the squad, apparently winning a starting position at guard in summer practice filling the hole vacated by graduating senior Bree Cuppoletti.

[5] After receiving his BS in physical education from the University of Oregon in 1937 he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round.

[6][7] On September 1, 1937, Bjork played with the College All-Stars against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, emerging victorious over the NFL champions by a score of 6–0.