Max Starcevich: Washington Huskies Hall of Fame Guard

Max Starcevich forged his relentless work ethic in a Minnesota steel mill before dominating the trenches as an All-American guard for the Washington Huskies. The Max Starcevich Washington Huskies football career is remembered as one of determination and success.

Football Bio

October 19, 1911 – University of Washington guard Max Starcevich is born. Max’s bio on the National Football Foundation’s website reveals that he worked in a steel mill and attended a Junior college in Duluth, Minnesota, before enrolling at Washington.

The Huskies tried him at fullback, tackle, and guard. At that position, he made the All-American team in 1936 and led the University of Washington to the Rose Bowl. He played in the 1937 College All-Star Game and helped the college All-Stars team upset the NFL Champion Green Bay Packers 6-0. The National Football Foundation voted to induct Max Starcevich into its College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.

Starcevich anchored the Washington offensive line during a historic era, cementing his legacy as a legendary gridiron trailblazer who translated blue-collar grit into College Football Hall of Fame glory.

Accolades and Football Accomplishments

• Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
• Consensus First-Team All-American in 1936.
• First-Team All-Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) selection in 1936.
• Led the Washington Huskies to the 1936 PCC Championship and an appearance in the 1937 Rose Bowl against Pittsburgh.
• Participated in the 1937 Chicago College All-Star Game, helping the collegiate squad secure a famous 6-0 upset victory over the defending NFL Champion Green Bay Packers.
• Drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 3rd round (23rd overall) of the 1937 NFL Draft.

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