Joseph Manzo
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PositionTackle
BornFebruary 3, 1917
Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 15, 2006 (aged 89)
Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Position | Tackle | ||||||
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| Born | February 3, 1917 Medford, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | October 15, 2006 (aged 89) Medford, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Medford | ||||||
| College | Boston College | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1941: 8th round, 65th overall pick | ||||||
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Joseph M. Manzo (February 3, 1917 – October 15, 2006) was an American professional football player.
A native of Medford, Massachusetts, Manzo attended Medford High School and St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers.[1]
Boston College
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]