Ted Scalissi
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BornOctober 26, 1921
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJanuary 6, 1987 (aged 65)
Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1921 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 1987 (aged 65) Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central (Madison, Wisconsin) |
| College | Ripon (1941–1943, 1946–1947) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1946–1948 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| 1947–1948 | Beaver Dam Olo Soap |
Theodore Glenn Scalissi (October 26, 1921 – January 6, 1987) was a professional American football and basketball player. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin.[1]
Scalissi played with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1947. He had also been drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 17th round of the 1947 NFL draft. Collegiately, he played football, basketball, and track and field at Ripon College.[2][3]
Scalissi also played for the Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball League during the 1947–48 season. The National Basketball League was a forerunner to the modern National Basketball Association (NBA).
