Tony Curcillo
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PositionsQuarterback, Linebacker, Defensive back, Halfback, Center
BornMay 27, 1931
Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedDecember 8, 2020 (aged 89)
Riverside, California, U.S.
Riverside, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Positions | Quarterback, Linebacker, Defensive back, Halfback, Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 27, 1931 Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, 2020 (aged 89) Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ohio State |
| NFL draft | 1953: 6th round, 63rd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1953, 1956 | Chicago Cardinals |
| 1956–1958 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Anthony Curcillo Jr. (May 27, 1931 – December 8, 2020) was an American Grey Cup champion football player in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).
Curcillo was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team in 1950 and 1951 and played linebacker, tailback, and center in 1952. Although recruited by Wes Fesler, he would become Woody Hayes' first starting quarterback at Ohio State when Hayes was hired in 1951. Curcillo's running back from during the 1950 and 1951 seasons was Vic Janowicz, the recipient of the 1950 Heisman Trophy and Curcillo's former teammate at Elyria High School.