[1] He set a single-game Big Eight record with 14 of 19 completions in Nebraska's October 1967 game against Kansas State.
Patrick was drafted as a tight end in the 1970s 10th round by the Packers, however they used him as a quarterback due to the strike.
[6] On August 7, 1971, the Packers faced the Chicago Bears in a pre-season game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Playing quarterback for the Packers in the 3rd quarter and with the line of scrimmage near their own goal line, Patrick faded back to pass in his own end zone and, while trying to escape the Bears' pass rush, he accidentally stepped out of the end zone for a safety.
[7][8] After the NFL, Patrick opened a life insurance and casualty company in Lincoln, Nebraska.