Rocco Pirro
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Rocco A. Pirro (June 30, 1916 – January 26, 1995) was an American football player and politician.
Football career
He was a fullback for
Pirro was drafted in the 12th round of the 1940 NFL Draft.
Political and business career
During World War II, Pirro served in the United States Navy. Pirro worked as executive director of the Solvay-Geddes Youth Center and the Onondaga County, New York Youth Board. Pirro served on the Geddes, New York Town Board and as town supervisor. He was involved with the Republican Party.[4] He was a member of the New York State Assembly (120th D.) in 1974.[5] In November 1974, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Democrat/Conservative Melvin N. Zimmer.[6]
Death
Pirro died on January 26, 1995, in Syracuse, New York, at the Van Duyn Home and Hospital.[7]
References
- ^ Munhall, Jack (January 1, 1940). "C.U. Favored By 7–5 Odds in Sun Bowl". The Washington Post. p. 17.
- ^ "1940 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ Pro-Reference.com
- ^ 'Rocco "Rocky" Pirro, 78, devoted career to football,' Syracuse Herald American, Amber Smith, January 29, 1995
- New York Timeson February 15, 1974 (subscription required)
- ^ Empire State Report (March 1976; pg. 73)
- ^ 'Rocco Pirro,' Syracuse Herald American, January 28, 1995
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