Carl Falivene
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
BornAugust 16, 1927
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 28, 2015 (aged 88)
The Woodlands, Texas, U.S.
The Woodlands, Texas, U.S.
1947Notre Dame
1948–1949Syracuse
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 16, 1927 Schenectady, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 2015 (aged 88) The Woodlands, Texas, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1947 | Notre Dame |
| 1948–1949 | Syracuse |
| Position(s) | Fullback, linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1951 | St. Anne's Academy (AR) |
| 1966–1967 | Hofstra (assistant) |
| 1968–1970 | Williams (assistant) |
| 1971 | Vermont (assistant) |
| 1972–1974 | Vermont |
Carl James Falivene Sr. (August 16, 1927 – September 28, 2015) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the last-to-date varsity head football coach at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont from 1972 until the program was shuttered in 1974.[2]
As a college football player, he played for a short period at Notre Dame under Hall of Fame head coach Frank Leahy until injuries derailed his career there.[3] He transferred to Syracuse University where he was a standout fullback and linebacker.[4]
