| Birth date | August 3, 1897 |
|---|---|
| Death date | July 1984 (aged 87) |
| Position 1 | Wide receiver |
| Playing years 1 | 1920–1925 |
| Playing team 1 | Rock Island Independents |
| Playing years 2 | 1926 |
| Playing team 2 | Minneapolis Marines |
| Career highlights |
Eddie Novak (August 3, 1897 – July 1984) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for five seasons for the Rock Island Independents and Minneapolis Marines.[1] He is credited for scoring the first touchdown in National Football League history.[citation needed]