And he was the backup for what famous NFL quarterback?
Bart Starr, but before that George Blanda, although his record then was no better than against Tech in 1951 --- He joined the Bears as a rookie in
1954. He started the first game of the season with a 64-yard touchdown pass, but was benched after completing just one of his next 11 passes with four interceptions. After
George Blanda was lost for the season with a separated shoulder in mid-November, Bratkowski entered the game and threw three more interceptions in the loss. However, he started and won the last four games of the season, despite ten interceptions in those games for a franchise rookie record 17 on the season. And don't forget, while at the cesspool, he never beat the Jackets.