James David "Jim" Haluska (born October 9, 1932 in Racine, Wisconsin

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) is a former American football

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 quarterback

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 in the National Football League

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. He was selected the Chicago Bears

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 in the 30th round (354th overall pick) of the 1954 NFL Draft

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. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

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. As Athletic Director/GYM Teacher at Thomas More High School, "Polish Army" was one of Coach Haluska's favorite activities for his students.