Jerry DeLucca
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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S. | July 17, 1936||
Died: | January 8, 2017 | (aged 80)||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Weight: | 247 lb (112 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Peabody Veterans Memorial (MA) | ||
College: | Middle Tennessee State | ||
NFL draft: | 1957 / Round: 7 / Pick: 84 | ||
Career history | |||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
Career highlights and awards | |||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Gerald Joseph DeLucca (July 17, 1936 – January 8, 2017)Boston Patriots and the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at Middle Tennessee State University.
Early years
Delucca attended Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, before moving on to University of Tennessee, where he was named to the second-team sophomore All-SEC team.[2] He later transferred to Middle Tennessee State University.
Professional career
Chicago Bears
DeLucca was selected by the
1957 NFL Draft. He spent from 1957 to 1958 serving his military service. On September 23, 1959, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles
.
Philadelphia Eagles
In
left tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles.[3]
Dallas Cowboys
DeLucca was selected by the
1960 NFL Expansion Draft and was released before the start of the season.[4]
Boston Patriots (first stint)
On September 23,
1962.[6]
Buffalo Bills
DeLucca played for
Dallas Texans
in exchange for a draft choice.
Boston Patriots (second stint)
On April 23,
1964 season, but was re-signed on November 27, to provide depth because of injuries.[8]
References
- ^ "Remembering the life of Gerald J "Jerry" DeLucca". Salem News. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "3 Gator Sophs On Star List". Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ "With the Grid Eagles". Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ "3 Eagles, Lions Drafted By Dallas". Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ "Sign DeLucca". Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ "Veteran Gridders Feel Axe As Pro Teams Reach Limit". Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ "Pats Battle". Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ "Two Reactivated". Retrieved January 29, 2016.