From 1952 until 1956, Katcavage played college football at the University of Dayton and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1956 NFL draft. Although quarterback sacks did not become an official NFL statistic until 1982, Katcavage is unofficially credited with a career total of 91+1⁄2 sacks, placing him fourth on the New York Giants' unofficial list.[1][2]
After retiring from playing, Katcavage served as defensive line coach for the Giants from 1969 to 1973.[3][4]
In 1966, Katcavage was inducted into the University of Dayton Hall of Fame.[citation needed]
In 2016, the Professional Football Researchers Association named Katvavage to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2016.[5] As part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Giants, Katcavage was named the 22nd best player in Giant history.
^Brennan, Mel (15 October 1954). "Musketeers EnOOunter Dayton Flyers In Contest Honoring Xavier Fathers". exhibit.xavier.edu. Archived from the original on 9 July 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2021. Playing on the opposite end is a rugged type single platoon player by the name of Jim Katcavage. Jim, a 6-2, 205 pounder was named to and All-American last year by the Marian Magazine for players of Lithuanian ancestry.
