Steve Pisarkiewicz
Stephen John Pisarkiewicz is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League. 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, United States Football League, 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. In 1975, Pisarkiewicz led the Big 8 in passing yards, and was second in passing touchdowns.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. 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.After leaving St. Louis, Pisarkiewicz played in one game in 1980 for the Green Bay Packers.
CFL
In 1982, Pisarkiewicz was picked up by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 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. He was given two years probation in the same year after pleading guilty to an incident of indecent exposure in Clayton, Missouri.He spent time in 1985 with the Orlando Renegades.