Flat Feet Kept This MVP Out Of The Marines?
- 4 years ago
After his collegiate career, Sinkwich joined the United States Marine Corps; however, due to his flat feet he received a medical discharge and proceeded to play with the Detroit Lions, who had selected him first overall in the 1943 NFL Draft.
In Detroit, he earned All-Pro honors in 1943–1944, as well as being named league MVP in 1944!
In Detroit, he earned All-Pro honors in 1943–1944, as well as being named league MVP in 1944!