Members

Inductee
ZALEJSKI, ERNEST “ERNIE”
ZALEJSKI, ERNEST “ERNIE”
Born on November 23, 1926
South Bend
August 5, 2012.
Inducted On
September 7, 1984
Location Inducted
South Bend, IN
Region Number
2
Sb Washington
Player
South Bend Washington
1945
All-State 2 years, first string; sophomore, 2nd string; lost 1 game in 3 years 1942-1945; elected Most Valuable Player in 1945 for North Indiana Conference.
University of Notre Dame
1951
2 letters in football 1946-1949, with no defeats during that time; team won 3 National Championships under coach Frank Leahy; college career was interrupted by military service during WW II.
Became area manager of US Saving Bonds Division of the US Treasury Department; inducted into South Bend Hall of Fame.
Professional Athletic Background: Drafted by Chicago Bears in 5th round in 1950 as a defensive back and halfback; played with Baltimore Colts one year; injuries limited career.

Coaching Experience: Coached at Joliet Catholic HS 1954-1958, with record of 24-13-4; retired from coaching in 1959.