Phil Sobocinski, an American football player who was a center for the Atlanta Falcons, died on February 21, 2026, at age 80.
Born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 6, 1945, he played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and appeared in seven NFL games for the Falcons in 1968. After his football career ended, he earned a PhD in educational administration and later became a school district superintendent.
Phillip Lee Sobocinski (December 6, 1945 – February 21, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a center for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. He played seven games in the NFL for the Falcons in 1968.