Joseph M. Manzo (February 3, 1917 – October 15, 2006) was an American football player.
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| Born: | (1917-02-03)February 3, 1917 Medford, Massachusetts | ||
| Died: | October 15, 2006(2006-10-15) (aged 89) Medford, Massachusetts | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Medford (MA) | ||
| College: | Boston College | ||
| Position: | Tackle | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1941 / Round: 8 / Pick: 65 | ||
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A native of Medford, Massachusetts, Manzo attended Medford High School and St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers.[1]
He played college football for Boston College.[2] He was a member the undefeated 1940 Boston College Eagles football team that claims a national championship. As a reward for Manzo's consistency and reliability during the 1940 season, head coach Frank Leahy selected Manzo as a co-captain for the 1941 Sugar Bowl in which Boston College defeated Tennessee.[3][4]
He was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 65th pick in the 1941 NFL Draft, but he was drafted into the Army before having a chance to play for the Lions. He served two years as part of the North African campaign in World War II.[1] After the war, he joined the Lions for the 1945 season. He appeared in three NFL games for the Lions.[2]
After retiring from football, Manzo worked as a salesman for NP Liquors. He was inducted in 1982 into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame. He died in 2006 at age 89.[1]
1940 Boston College Eagles football—national champions | |
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