Weinstock, Izzy

Isadore Weinstock

Weinstock was an All-America fullback at the University of Pittsburgh in the early 1930s, and a terrific blocker and ballhandler, especially on trick plays. While at Pitt, Weinstock also played defensive back, kicked extra points, and handled kickoff duties. After suffering a broken nose, he became one of the first players to wear a face mask. Izzy later played three seasons in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. June 27, 1913 - d. September 26, 1997

Career Highlights:
Izzy was an oustanding back for Pitt in the early 1930s. In 1932, he scored four touchdowns and kicked nine extra points (34 points) to contribute to the Panthers' stellar record of 8-0-2, and was named AP All-America honorable mention. In the Rose Bowl, Pitt faced the USC Trojans in front of 83,000 spectators. USC, led by their All-America offensive lineman Aaron Rosenberg, had a 14-0 lead entering the fourth quarter and then scored three times to defeat the Panthers 35-0. USC won the national championship that year.

The following season, Pitt compiled a record of 8-1-0 and Weinstock was named AP All-America honorable mention and AP All-East first team. During the year, he scored 22 points on two touchdowns, four extra points, and two field goals. In 1934, the Panthers repeated their 8-1-0 record as Izzy led the team with 63 points. He was named NEA All-America first team, New York Sun All-America second team, Grantland Rice All-America honorable mention, and AP All-East first team. Izzy played on the East team in the 1935 East-West Shrine Game (he kicked the East's sole extra point in a 19-13 loss).

In 1935, his rookie season with the Philadelphia Eagles, Weinstock had 58 rushes for 176 yards (3.0 average) and eight receptions for 107 yards -- all career highs. That year, the Eagles finished fifth in the NFL East with a record of 2-9-0.

After sitting out the 1936 season, Izzy returned to the NFL in 1937. That year, he joined the Pittsburgh Pirates (now the Steelers), who had a record of 4-7-0; they posted a pathetic 2-9-0 the following year. Izzy retired after the 1938 season, having played in 24 career NFL games.

Origin:
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Career Dates:
Weinstock played fullback at the University of Pittsburgh from 1932-1934. He then played as a fullback, blocking back, and linebacker in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1935 and for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1937-1938.

Physical description:
6'0", 197 pounds

Career Statistics:
In the NFL:
Games: 24

Rushes: 89
Rushing yards: 264
Rushing average: 3.0

Receptions: 8
Receiving yards: 107
Receiving average: 13.4

Interceptions: 1

Extra points: 4

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