Joe Marconi
 Marconi from The 1955 Monticola | |
| No. 34 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 6, 1934 Fredericktown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died: | August 23, 1992 (aged 58) Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Fredericktown (PA) |
| College: | West Virginia |
| NFL draft: | 1956 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6 |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Player stats at PFR | |
Joseph George Marconi (February 6, 1934 – August 23, 1992) was an
Biography
Marconi was born in the Pittsburgh area city of Fredericktown, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1934. He played football in high school and was offered an athletic scholarship at the University of Maryland, but he didn't like the school and found himself at West Virginia University.
He was first used on defense, but was found to be too productive on offense in the running game and was part of the backfield. As a running back, he piled up 998 career yards on 181 carries for an impressive 5.5 average and 18 touchdowns.
Marconi helped West Virginia to a 31–7 record during his four-year tenure. He was selected to play in the College Football All-Star Game and the
He played five years with the Bears organization and was elected to the Pro Bowl in 1964. In 1966, he retired from football to become a sales representative in the steel business.
Death
Marconi died in Downers Grove, Illinois, his home.[1]
References
- ^ "Joe Marconi, Football Player, 59". The New York Times. August 25, 1992. Retrieved July 27, 2009.