Sal Rosato
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| Personal information | |
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| Born: | June 6, 1918 Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| Died: | January 12, 1959 (age 40) Alhambra, California |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 228 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Williamsport (PA) |
| College: | Villanova (1940–1941) |
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Salvatore Rosato (June 6, 1918 – January 12, 1959) was an
).Early years
Rosato was born in 1918 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and attended Williamsport High School. He attended Villanova University and played college football for the Villanova Wildcats in 1940 and 1941.[1]
Military and pro football
Rosato served in the United States Army Air Forces during
Washington Redskins from 1945 to 1947.[1][4][5][6] He appeared in a total of 24 games for the Redskins, seven of them as a starter.[1]
Family and later years
Rosato married Elizabeth Jane Crennen in Williamsport in 1948.[7] He died of a heart attack in 1959 at age 40 while playing in an industrial league basketball game in Alhambra, California.[8]
References
- ^ a b c "Sal Rosato". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
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