In the fall of 1933, Bjork enrolled at the University of Oregon, located in Eugene, Oregon. He was part of the largest turnout in school history to try out for the freshman football squad, with 74 men still on the roster after the first week of practice.[2] Bjork not only made coach Bill Reinhart's team, but won himself a place on the starting roster at tackle.[3]
In 1934 Bjork was promoted to the Oregon varsity football squad and he made his presence known immediately as the outstanding sophomore on the squad, apparently winning a starting position at guard in summer practice filling the hole vacated by graduating senior Bree Cuppoletti.[4]
Bjork played for the University of Oregon varsity from 1934 to 1936. During summers he returned home to Astoria, where he worked in a creamery.[5]
After receiving his BS in physical education from the University of Oregon in 1937 he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round.[6][7]
On September 1, 1937, Bjork played with the College All-Stars against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, emerging victorious over the NFL champions by a score of 6–0.[8]
Professional career
Life after football
In 1940 Bjork earned an MS in education from the University of Oregon. He then went on to have a successful career in the military.[6]
