What is Mike Holovak's middle name?
Joseph
What is Mike Holovak's full name?
Michael Joseph Holovak
Mike Holovak date of birth:
September 19, 1919
How old was Mike Holovak when died?
88
Where was Mike Holovak born?
Lansford, Pennsylvania
When did Mike Holovak die?
January 27, 2008
How tall is Mike Holovak?
6' 1" (185 cm)
How much does Mike Holovak weigh?
213 lbs (96.6 kg)
What is Mike Holovak nationality?
American
Where did Mike Holovak go to university?
Boston College
What is Mike Holovak's occupation?
Football (American)
Short Biography
Michael Joseph Holovak (September 19, 1919 – January 27, 2008) was an American football player, coach, and executive. He played college football at Boston College, where he was named an All-American at fullback in 1942. Holovak was selected in the first round of the 1943 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Rams. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, he played in the National Football League with the Rams, who had moved to Los Angeles, in 1946 and with the Chicago Bears in 1947 and 1948. Holovak served as the head football coach at his alma mater, Boston College, from 1951 to 1959, compiling a record of 49–29–3. In 1960, he joined the Boston Patriots of the American Football League as an assistant coach under Lou Saban. Holovak took over as head coach after Saban's firing midway through the 1961 season and remained as the team's head coach through the 1968 season. In 1976, he served one game as head coach for the New York Jets. He was also the general manager of the Houston Oilers from 1989 to 1993. Holovak was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1985.