Pandel Savic

American football player

Pandel Savic - American football player
Born

July 15th, 1925
100 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

An American football player played as a tackle for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1950s. Prior to joining the Giants, played college football at the University of Virginia. Helped the team secure an NFL Championship title in 1956, contributing to the franchise's success. Later returned to the University of Virginia as a football coach, where influence extended to coaching future players.

Won the NFL Championship with the New York Giants in 1956

Played college football at the University of Virginia

Served as a football coach at the University of Virginia

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