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Nello Donald Falaschi (March 19, 1913 – July 29, 1986) was an American football player in the National Football League for the New York Giants. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971.

Nello Falaschi
Personal information
Born:(1913-03-19)March 19, 1913
Dos Palos, California, U.S.
Died:July 29, 1986(1986-07-29) (aged 73)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Career information
High school:San Jose (CA) Bellarmine
College:Santa Clara
Position:Fullback
Center
NFL Draft:1937 / Round: 2 / Pick: 16
Career history
  • New York Giants (1938–1941)
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× Pro Bowl (1938, 39, 41)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:42
Games started:33
Offensive yards:49
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life


Falaschi was born in Dos Palos, California and played high school football at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California.[1]


College career


After high school, Falaschi attended and played college football at Santa Clara University, where he played quarterback. While there, he led them to a victory in the 1937 Sugar Bowl and was named an All-American.[1]


Professional career


Falaschi was drafted in the second round of the 1937 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, but played his entire professional career with the New York Giants, where he was named to three Pro Bowls.


After football


After retiring, Falaschi established a construction company in Oakland, California.[1]


References


  1. "Nello Falaschi". College Football Hall of Fame. Football Foundation. Retrieved 2008-08-03.






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