John Varone
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| Born: | March 10, 1938 NFL draft 1958, Round: 4, Pick: 46 | |
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| Drafted by | San Francisco 49ers | |
| Career history | ||
| As player | ||
| 1958–1959 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| Career highlights and awards | ||
| Career stats | ||
| Games played | 25 | |
| Rushing yards | 259 | |
| Receiving yards | 158 | |
| Receiving touchdowns | 2 | |
| Interceptions | 2 | |
John Patrick Varone (November 9, 1936 – October 11, 2011) was an American professional
fullback, as well as a linebacker. Varone played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League
(CFL) from 1958 to 1959.
Career
A native of
bowl games.[2]
Varone was selected in the fourth round of the
fullback
in his second season. He would play in a total of 25 games, tallying 259 rushing yards, 158 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.
Varone returned to Florida, where he played college football, and became a teacher in 1961 at Miami Norland Senior High School. He remained there until 1989.
A resident of
See also
- 1958 San Francisco 49ers season
- List of Miami Hurricanes in the NFL draft
- San Francisco 49ers draft history
References
External links
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