Nick Papac

Nick Papac
Personal information
Born:(1935-05-18)May 18, 1935
Fresno, California
Died:April 18, 2009(2009-04-18) (aged 73)
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Sanger Union
(Sanger, California)
College:Fresno State
Position:Quarterback
Undrafted:1961
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
TD–INT:2-7
Passing yards:173
Passer rating:19.0
Rushing yards:28
Rushing touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nick Papac (May 18, 1935 – April 18, 2009) was an American football quarterback who played for one season in the American Football League. He played college football at California and Fresno State.

Early life and high school

Papac was born in Fresno, California and grew up in Sanger, California and attended Sanger Union High School. He was the Apaches' starting quarterback ahead of future Raiders teammate Tom Flores.[1]

College career

Papac began his collegiate career at California. He played two seasons, mostly on the junior varsity team, with the Golden Bears before joining the Army after his sophomore year. He was stationed at Fort Carson and quarterbacked the base's football team for two years.[2][3] After being discharged from the Army, Papac enrolled at Fresno State University and played two seasons for the Bulldogs and was the team's starting quarterback.[4]

Professional career

After going undrafted after the end of his collegiate career Papac was signed by the Oakland Raiders. As a rookie he primarily served as Tom Flores's backup.[5] He finished the season with 13 of 44 pass attempts completed for 173 yards with two touchdowns and seven interceptions and also rushed for 28 yards and one touchdown.[6][7] Papac was released by the Raiders during the following offseason. He was signed by the Los Angeles Rams but was cut during training camp.[8]

References

  1. ^ Tennis, Mark (2018). High School Football in California: Amazing Stories on the Gridiron from San Diego to the Golden Gate and Everywhere In Between. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781683581840. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "SPORTS:Aggies Open League Play With S. F. State Tomorrow". The California Aggie. September 30, 1954. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "Raiders in Camp Today". San Mateo County Times. July 22, 1961. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "50 Candidates Expected As Bulldogs Open Practice". Madera Tribune. August 31, 1959. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  5. ^ "AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE". Sports Illustrated. September 25, 1961. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "Nick Papac Stats". Pro-Football-References.com. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  7. ^ Smelter, Richard J. (January 10, 2014). "1961 Season Review". The Raiders Encyclopedia: All Players, Coaches, Games and More through 2009-2010. McFarland. p. 9. ISBN 9780786484676. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "Pro Pigskin Camp Briefs". Desert Sun. United Press International. August 7, 1962. Retrieved July 14, 2020.