Jon Jelacic (Pronounced: Jeh-LAH-sik) (December 19, 1936 – September 17, 1993) was an American gridiron football player who played defensive lineman for five seasons for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) and the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL).
Jelacic was born in Brainerd, Minnesota and played high school football, basketball and ran track.
Following his professional playing career in three leagues, Jelacic worked as a scout for the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers.
He died in his sleep in his lake cabin northeast of Bemidji, Minnesota, on September 17, 1993.
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