Skladany, Joseph P.
Basketball, Football
b. May 10, 1911, Larksville, PA
d. Aug. 9, 1972
Best known for his outstanding defensive play, the 6-foot, 180-pound Skladany was an All-American end at Pittsburgh in 1933. Pittsburgh won 24 games, lost 3, and tied 2 during his 3 seasons as a starter. The 1932 team was undefeated, winning 8 games and tying 2. In an 18-13 victory over Army that season, Skladany caught two 50-yard touchdown passes.
Skladany joined the NFL's Pittsburgh Pirates (now Steelers) in 1934 and played just one professional season. He caught 10 passes for 222 yards and 2 touchdowns.
He coached Carnegie Tech to a 4-0-1 record in 1943.