Education
She attended Northern Illinois University.
She attended Northern Illinois University.
Palinkas"s first day of play was August 15, 1970, against the Bridgeport Jets, in front of twelve thousand fans. On her first play, Palinkas was attacked by Jets defenseman Wally Florence, who admittedly (and unsuccessfully) attempted to "break her neck" as punishment for what he perceived to be "making folly with a man"s game." Palinkas went on to appear four more times: three consecutive successful extra point kicks, and a field goal attempt that was blocked. After being placed on the Panthers" taxi squad, Palinkas left the team, in part due to the low pay (she received $25 for each of the two preseason games in which she appeared, and was planning on demanding a greater share than the standard $100 ACFL salary had she played in any regular season games).
She held an option to return to the team in 1971 but let it lapse.
Palinkas, after her brief stint in professional football, returned to her home in Tampa, Florida to start a family and continue her career as a first grade teacher.
