Professional Hockey Player. A native of Eveleth, Minnesota, Papike played the position of Right Wing for teams in the NHL, TBSHL, AHA, CHL, and the EAHL hockey leagues. At 5’11”, and 175lbs, Papike played for the Virginia Rockets from 1931 to 1932, Eveleth Rangers from 1932 to 1934, Baltimore Orioles from 1934 to 1935, Wichita Skyhawks from 1935 to 1939, Kansas City Greyhounds from 1939 to 1940, Chicago Blackhawks from 1940 to 1942, Kansas City Americans from 1940 to 1946, and the Duluth Coolerators from 1946 to 1947. After the 1946 to 1947 season Papike retired from hockey. He died in Eveleth, Minnesota, in May 1967, at the age of 53. (bio by: K)