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1 College career  





2 Professional career  



2.1  NFL  





2.2  CFL  





2.3  USFL  







3 Europe  



3.1  Cardiff Tigers 1986-1988  





3.2  Birmingham Bulls  





3.3  Dublin Celts  





3.4  Barcelona Boxers  







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Steve Pisarkiewicz
No. 15, 19
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1953-11-10) November 10, 1953 (age 70)
Florissant, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:McCluer (MO)
College:Missouri
NFL draft:1977 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Passing completions:64
Passing attempts:143
Completion %:44.8
Passing yards:804
TD-INT:3-7
Passer rating:49.4
Player stats at PFR

Stephen John Pisarkiewicz (/pɪˈzɑːrkəwɪts/ piz-AR-kə-wits;[1] born November 10, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers and was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 1977 NFL draft with the 19th overall pick. In addition to the NFL, Pisarkiewicz played in the Canadian Football League (CFL), United States Football League (USFL), BAFA National Leagues in Britain and Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano in Spain during his career.

College career[edit]

After graduating from McCluer High SchoolinFlorissant, Missouri, Pisarkiewicz was recruited by Tennessee but joined the Missouri Tigers; he was considered the best passer at Missouri since Paul Christman and drew attention from NFL scouts.[2] In 1975, Pisarkiewicz led the Big 8 in passing yards, and was second in passing touchdowns.[3]

Professional career[edit]

NFL[edit]

Pisarkiewicz was drafted 19th overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1977 NFL draft, apparently at the insistence of owner Bill Bidwill.[4] Expected to take over the starting job from the aging Jim Hart, he failed to impress head coach Bud Wilkinson and started just four games in his time in St. Louis.[5][6]

After leaving St. Louis, Pisarkiewicz played in one game in 1980 for the Green Bay Packers.[7]

CFL[edit]

In1982, Pisarkiewicz was picked up by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[8] However, his opportunities there proved limited and he soon moved back to the US.

USFL[edit]

Pisarkiewicz spent 1983 with the Philadelphia Stars but again found playing time limited.[9] He was given two years probation in the same year after pleading guilty to an incident of indecent exposure in Clayton, Missouri.[10]

He spent time in 1985 with the Orlando Renegades.[11]

Europe[edit]

Cardiff Tigers 1986-1988[edit]

In 1986, Pisarkiewicz moved to the United Kingdom and played for the Cardiff Tigers in the Welsh capital. The then-33 year old served as the starting quarterback and a coach. In 1987, the Tigers finished 7–5, while in 1988, Pisarkiewicz threw 44 passing touchdowns.[12]

Birmingham Bulls[edit]

In 1989, following the dissolution of the Cardiff Tigers, Pisarkiewicz joined the Birmingham Bulls. Due to the absence of starting quarterback Russ Jensen. Pisarkiewicz salary was the highest in British American football.[13] Pisarkiewicz played in one game for the Bulls, against the Dublin Celts before resigning due to internal strife.[14]

Dublin Celts[edit]

Pisarkiewicz joined the Dublin Celts as their head coach and general manager.[15] He coached the Celts to the playoffs, before swiftly departing for the United States where he presented the Celts with an ultimatum.[16]

Barcelona Boxers[edit]

In 1990, after leaving the Celts, Pisarkiewicz became quarterback for the Barcelona Boxers in Spain.[17]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Steve Pisarkiewicz". Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  • ^ The Tuscaloosa News, September 8, 1975
  • ^ Steve Pisarkiewicz Missouri Stats
  • ^ The Quarterback Abstract
  • ^ Worst All Time First Round Picks
  • ^ JustSportsStats Steve Pisarkiewicz
  • ^ Top Ten Worst Packer Quarterbacks
  • ^ Pisarkiewicz gets new chance in CFL
  • ^ 1983 Philadelphia Stars Roster
  • ^ The Spokesman Review – July 21, 1983
  • ^ 1985 Orlando Renegades Roster
  • ^ Former Renegade goes international
  • ^ God Save The Quarterback!, Michael Globetti, 1991 Pg. 75
  • ^ God Save The Quarterback!, Michael Globetti, 1991 Pg. 118
  • ^ God Save The Quarterback!, Michael Globetti, 1991 Pg. 118
  • ^ God Save The Quarterback!, Michael Globetti, 1991 Pg. 274
  • ^ God Save The Quarterback!, Michael Globetti, 1991 Pg. 274

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Steve_Pisarkiewicz&oldid=1234192279"

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