John Lomakoski

John A. Lomakoski (November 11, 1940 – February 16, 1999) was an American football player.

John Lomakoski
No. 64
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1940-11-11) November 11, 1940
Washington, Michigan
Died:February 16, 1999(1999-02-16) (aged 58)
Munising, Michigan
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Romeo (MI)
College:Western Michigan
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:3
Player stats at PFR

A native of Washington, Michigan, he attended Romeo High School and played college football at Western Michigan University. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (48th overall pick) of the 1962 NFL Draft. He appeared in three games at the offensive tackle position for the team during its 1962 season.[1] In June 1963, he signed a contract to return to the Lions,[2] but he was released in August 1963.[3]

After his football career ended, Lomakoski worked as a sales representative for Procter & Gamble. He retired in Munising, Michigan, where he died in 1999 at age 58.[4] He was survived by his wife Karen, daughter Sarah Elizabeth, and son John David.[5]

References
  1. "John Lomakoski". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  2. "LaRose, Lomakoski Sign with the Lions". Battle Creek Enquirer. June 22, 1963. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Plum Plans to Step Up Attack for Lions". Lansing State Journal. August 6, 1963. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Obituary". Detroit Free Press. February 20, 1999. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Death Notice for John Lomakoski". Detroit Free Press. February 19, 1999. p. 4B – via Newspapers.com.
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