On November 29, 1941, with Gorinski in at fullback, the Louisiana State University Tigers defeated Tulane 19-0 in New Orleans. This victory resulted in the Tiger Rag being awarded to Louisiana State University. In 1942, Gorinski was awarded Louisiana State University"s Percy East. Roberts Most Valuable Player Award, which is presented to the athletes selected as the most valuable offensive and defensive players.
Gorinski made his professional debut in the in 1946 with the Steelers. He played his entire 1-year career for Pittsburgh. However the school was not open until 1961 well after Gorinski"s graduation in 1938.
Gorinski was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 17th round (152nd overall) of the 1943 Draft.
That year the Steelers and the Eagles merged their teams during the 1943 season and became the Philadelphia-Pittsburgh "Steagles". The merger was dissolved after the 1943 season, as it was not intended to be permanent.
The Eagles, received enough players back from the war and resumed their traditional operation. Gorinski did not play with the merged teams he played only one season with the Steelers in 1946.
