Nick Adduci
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Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive back | ||||
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| Born | July 12, 1929 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||
| Died | November 4, 2005 (aged 76) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||
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| High school | Pullman Tech (IL) | ||||
| College | Nebraska | ||||
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Nicholas Frank Adduci (July 12, 1929 – November 4, 2005) was an American professional football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Nebraska.
Adduci earned a football scholarship to the University of Nebraska, where he played for the Cornhuskers.[1] He was captain and team MVP of the freshman team, and earned the starting fullback role on varsity as a sophomore.[1] Adduci led the Nebraska team in rushing, averaging 4.9 yards on 60 carries.[2] As a junior in 1950, he ranked second on the team in rushing behind Bobby Reynolds, receiving several honorable mention All-American selections.[1][3]
Adduci's senior season was interrupted when he was drafted into the Army in October 1951.[3][4] He did two years of military service, playing service football while working as an Army medic.[2][5] He also won the heavyweight boxing title at Fort Leonard Wood via first-round knockout.[1] Adduci returned during the 1953 season, rejoining the team as a reserve fullback.[6]
