Dennis Mendyk
 Mendyk in 1958 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 16, 1935 Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | July 30, 2025 (aged 90) Murrieta, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1[1] in (1.85 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan State |
| NFL draft | 1957: 3rd round, 35th overall pick |
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Baseball career | |
| Outfielder, third baseman, first baseman | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .240[2] |
| Teams | |
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Dennis Arthur Mendyk (January 16, 1935 – July 30, 2025), also known as Dennis the Menace[3][4] and Dennis the Mennis,[5] was an American football and baseball player.
Life and career
Mendyk was born in Flint, Michigan, the son of Clarence Mendyk.[6] He attended Michigan State University.[1]
Mendyk played for the Michigan State Spartans football team in 1956.[7] The next year, he was selected by the New York Giants in the 3rd round of the 1957 NFL Draft;[8] he did not make the final roster.
Mendyk played in Minor League Baseball from 1957 to 1960.[9]
Death
Mendyk died in Murrieta, California on July 30, 2025, at the age of 90.[10]
References
- 1 2 "'Dennis th' Menace in Senators Outfield". Statesman Journal. Salem, Oregon. April 23, 1960. p. 11. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "His Starting to Fall for Ex-Michigan St. Gridder: Mendyk Really Menacing Pitchers". Herald & Review. Decatur, Illinois. July 8, 1958. p. 11. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Rain, Rain Go Away: Sun Lover 'Dennis the Menace' With Solons". The Capital Journal. Salem, Oregon. April 22, 1960. p. 13. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Dennis 'The Menace' Paces Spartan Backs". Corpus Christi Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. October 25, 1956. p. 41. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "The Class of 2003 nominees". The Saginaw News. Saginaw, Michigan. February 23, 2003. p. 44. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Dennis Mendyk Engaged to Wed Danish Girl". Lansing State Journal. Lansing, Michigan. March 11, 1958. p. 13. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "1956 Michigan State Spartans Roster". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ↑ "1957 NFL Draft". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Dennis Mendyk". Baseball Reference. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Dennis Arthur Mendyk". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved June 1, 2026.