Background
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1919.
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1919.
He attended the Marquette University High School, graduating in 1937.
A standout athlete in three sports, he later attended Marquette University where he played football. Bilda also played for the New York Giants.
He is a member of the Marquette University High School Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1944 he was a member of the Green Bay Packers NFL Championship team when he played in three games.