National Polish American Sports HOF

Happy Birthday @NPASHF inductee June Olkowski, born on this day. June was a 6’ forward at @RutgersWBB when the team won the final “AIAW” tournament in 1982. She later served as head coach at Arizona, Butler, and Northwestern University

Happy birthday Tom Paciorek. Tom played for six teams during his 18-year @MLB career. He was named to the 1981 All-Star team. At the conclusion of his playing career, Tom transitioned to a successful broadcasting career, primarily with the @whitesox. @NPASHF @CollegeBSBHall

The @NPASHF joins the football community in mourning the passing of Pete Banaszak, who died at the age of 82. A proud Polish American, Pete was inducted into the @NPASHF in 1990. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Pete’s wife, Sue, his daughters and grandchildren.

Oct 23,2008, Beach Volleyball player Randy Stoklos was inducted into International Volleyball Hall of Fame.Randy was the AVP (Assoc Volleyball Professionals) MVP-1988, 1989,1991.He has appeared the covers of ‘M’ and ‘Men’s Fitness’ magazines. In 2016, Randy was inducted @NPASHF

'Jonnie' just won the award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2026 Bozeman Film Festival. @NPASHF is very proud to honor Lynn 'Jonnie" Jonckowski in our HOF.

Happy birthday Zeke Bratkowski, born on this date in 1931 in Danville, IL. Bratkowski was an @NFL quarterback who played with the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, and @packers . In his 14-year career he completed 762 passes for 10,291 yards and 65 touchdowns. @NPASHF

Birthday wishes today to Jim Dombrowski. 1st round pick of @Saints out of the University of Virginia, the 1985 consensus All-American would play his entire @NFL career with the Saints. He was inducted into the @cfbhall -2008, Virginia Sports HOF-2010, and @NPASHF-2013.

Born this day, @NPASHF inductee Walt Michaels (Majka). 5x Pro Bowler led @Browns to 5 NFL Championship games, resulting in NFL Champs in "54 & ’55. As head coach of @nyjets , he piloted the team to the NFC Championship Game during the 1982- 83 season.

Happy birthday Joe Klecko. Defensive lineman Klecko was a member of the @nyjets celebrated "New York Sack Exchange". He was the first @NFL player to be named to the Pro Bowl at three different positions: defensive end, defensive tackle, and nose guard. @NPASHF @ProFootballHOF

October 15, 1952 – Wladek “Killer” Kowalski acquires his famous nickname following a match against Yukon Eric at the Montreal Forum. @NPASHF