Jim Ricca
No. 75, 55, 68, 71 | |
Washington Redskins | |
1955 | Detroit Lions |
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1955–1956 | Philadelphia Eagles |
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James Emanuel "Big Jim" Ricca (October 8, 1927 – February 11, 2007) was a professional
College career
For more than 50 years, Ricca was the last
Professional career
Ricca—considered a behemoth for his era at 6 feet 4 inches, 270 lbs.—logged 47 games for the Redskins from 1951 to 1954, playing primarily at middle guard.
He was traded to Detroit prior to the 1955 season. Ricca played in only six games for the Lions before being traded to Philadelphia after a post-game tirade by Detroit head coach Buddy Parker aboard the team plane following a 38–21 loss at San Francisco. He went on to play another season with Philadelphia. He retired after the 1956 season after a 60-game career.
Personal life
After retiring from professional football, Ricca founded Jim Ricca and Associates, an advertising agency in Washington, D.C., in 1968.[2]
Ricca's son John Ricca was a 1973
Three of Ricca's grandsons were college
References
- ^ "Glory Days: The Past, Present and Future of Hoyas Turned Professional Athletes", The Hoya, January 23, 2004
- ^ "Jim Ricca and Associates - A Full Service Advertising Agency". www.JimRicca.com. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "Football History - Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site". www.ProFootballHOF.com. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "Football Coaches". Catholic. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "Keith Ricca". CUACardinals.com. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "Patrick Laverty". CUACardinals.com. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "mountathletics.com". MountAthletics.com. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
External links
- Jim Ricca obituary, The Washington Post, February 14, 2007
- "Riccas are brothers in arms", D3football.com
- "The Last Ricca: After 60 years on the field, a football family runs out of players", Dave McKenna, Washington City Paper, November 12, 2008