Vic Markov

Bio

Victor Markov was born of Croatian immigrant parents. He played football at Chicago's Lindblom High School. Dr. Alfred Strauss, a Washington alumnus in Chicago, had recruited Vic's brother, Ted, for the school, and he recruited Vic. Ted lettered at Washington 1933-35, Vic lettered 1935-37, and made first-team All-America tackle in 1937. UW won the conference title in 1936. He also was on the Washington wrestling team and the track team as a shot putter and discus thrower. He played with the Cleveland Rams 1938-39. He served with a tank battalion in World War II, and was decorated after the Battle of the Bulge with the bronze star and purple heart. He returned home to Seattle, set up a tire business and was a leader in Washington alumni affairs. He founded the Vic Markov Scholarship Fund. This awarded scholarships to University of Washington applicants.

Career Highlights

• 1937 All-West Coast
• 1937 First Team All-America
• 1936 All-West Coast