Stephen John Pisarkiewicz ( ; born November 10, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers and was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 1977 NFL draft with the 19th overall pick. In addition to the NFL, Pisarkiewicz played in the Canadian Football League (CFL), United States Football League (USFL), BAFA National Leagues in Britain and Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano in Spain during his career.
College career After graduating from McCluer High School in Florissant, Missouri, Pisarkiewicz was recruited by Tennessee but joined the Missouri Tigers; he was considered the best passer at Missouri since Paul Christman and drew attention from NFL scouts.The Tuscaloosa News, September 8, 1975 In 1975, Pisarkiewicz led the Big 8 in passing yards, and was second in passing touchdowns.Steve Pisarkiewicz Missouri Stats
Professional career
NFL Pisarkiewicz was drafted 19th overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1977 NFL draft, apparently at the insistence of owner Bill Bidwill.The Quarterback Abstract Expected to take over the starting job from the aging Jim Hart, he failed to impress head coach Bud Wilkinson and started just four games in his time in St. Louis.Worst All Time First Round PicksStatsCrew Steve Pisarkiewicz
After leaving St. Louis, Pisarkiewicz played in one game in 1980 for the Green Bay Packers.Top Ten Worst Packer Quarterbacks
CFL In 1982, Pisarkiewicz was picked up by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.Pisarkiewicz gets new chance in CFL However, his opportunities there proved limited and he soon moved back to the US.
USFL Pisarkiewicz spent 1983 with the Philadelphia Stars but again found playing time limited.1983 Philadelphia Stars Roster He was given two years probation in the same year after pleading guilty to an incident of indecent exposure in Clayton, Missouri.The Spokesman Review – July 21, 1983
He spent time in 1985 with the Orlando Renegades.1985 Orlando Renegades Roster
Europe
Cardiff Tigers 1986–1988 In 1986, Pisarkiewicz moved to the United Kingdom and played for the Cardiff Tigers in the Welsh capital. The then-33 year old served as the starting quarterback and a coach. In 1987, the Tigers finished 7–5, while in 1988, Pisarkiewicz threw 44 passing touchdowns.Former Renegade goes international
Birmingham Bulls In 1989, following the dissolution of the Cardiff Tigers, Pisarkiewicz joined the Birmingham Bulls. Due to the absence of starting quarterback Russ Jensen. Pisarkiewicz salary was the highest in British American football.God Save The Quarterback!, Michael Globetti, 1991 Pg. 75 Pisarkiewicz played in one game for the Bulls, against the Dublin Celts before resigning due to internal strife.God Save The Quarterback!, Michael Globetti, 1991 Pg. 118
Dublin Celts Pisarkiewicz joined the Dublin Celts as their head coach and general manager.God Save The Quarterback!, Michael Globetti, 1991 Pg. 118 He coached the Celts to the playoffs, before swiftly departing for the United States where he presented the Celts with an ultimatum.God Save The Quarterback!, Michael Globetti, 1991 Pg. 274
Barcelona Boxers In 1990, after leaving the Celts, Pisarkiewicz became quarterback for the Barcelona Boxers in Spain.God Save The Quarterback!, Michael Globetti, 1991 Pg. 274
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