Vic Markov

NFL player
Name=Vic Markov


DateOfBirth=December 28, 1915
Birthplace=Chicago, Illinois
DateOfDeath=death date and age|1998|12|7|1915|12|28
Deathplace=Seattle, Washington
Position=Offensive tackle
Defensive tackle
College=University of Washington
DraftedYear=1938
DraftedRound=4
DraftedPick=26
Awards=
Honors=
DatabaseFootball=MARKOVIC01
years=1938
teams=Cleveland Rams
CollegeHOF=30136
HOF=

Vic Markov (born December 28, 1915 - December 7, 1998) was an American football player. He played college football for the Washington Huskies. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1976.

Markov was a unanimous choice as a lineman on the university's centennial team. He earned nine varsity letters in football, wrestling and track and field. After college, he played professional football with the Cleveland Rams in the National Football League before joining the Army.

During World War II, he landed at Normandy as a company commander with Gen. George Patton's Third Army. He earned the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and five battle stars while fighting in the Battles of the Bulge and the Ardennes.