John Rokisky

Rokisky grew up in West Virginia and played college football for the Duquesne Dukes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was a standout as an end and kicker.

He played football for Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg, and as an end and a placekicker at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania beginning in 1939, when he was a sophomore.

Rokisky was selected in 1942 by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League, but did not sign with the team as he continued his military service.

[4] In 1946, following his discharge from the Navy, he signed with the Cleveland Browns, a team under formation in the new All-America Football Conference (AAFC).

[9] Rokisky played in 1947 for the Chicago Rockets as a kicker, and moved in 1948 to the AAFC's New York Yankees before leaving professional football.

John Rokisky while serving in the U.S. Navy.
John Rokisky in his later years as a hotel/golf course owner
Grave of John Rokisky at Holy Cross Cemetery, Clarksburg, WV.