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ITALIAN CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS
Italians can point with special pride to the accomplishments of Italian
descendants in virtually every sport. To name every sports figure of
Italian descent would be an arduous task, but we can try to list the most
noteworthy ones. Feel free to contribute to the lists we've compiled.


American style, that is, has produced an abundance of outstanding players.
In fact, next to boxing, more Italians have been named to the Hall of Fame
in Canton, Ohio, than any other sport. Here's a breakdown of the most
famous ones...

COACHES

Steve Mariucci
Vince Lombardi
Bill Parcells
Joe Paterno
Dick Vermeil

QUARTERBACKS

Dan Marino
Joe Montana
Daryl Lamonica
Vinny Testaverde
Babe Parilli
Vince Ferragamo
Dan Pastorini

RUNNING BACKS

Charlie Trippi
Joe Bellino
Tony Canadeo
Franco Harris
John Capelletti
Alan Ameche
Johnny Musso
Ed Marinaro
Joe Marconi
Ted Marchibroda
Gary Famiglietti
Nick Pietrosante
Brian Piccolo
Joe Scudero

RECEIVERS

Mark Bavaro
Dante Lavelli
Mike Siani
Jimmy Cefalo
Gino Capelletti
Joe Scarpitto

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

Tony Boselli
Joe Scibelli
Bob DeMarco
Frank Varrichione
Tony Liscio
John Dell Isola
Paul Salata
Augie Lio
Bruno Banducci
Bob Talamini
Joe Carrollo
Tom DeLeone
Vince Promuto
Joe Signaigo

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Gino Marchetti
Andy Robustelli
Leo Nomellini
Tony Siragusa
Gene Brito
Jack Ferrante
George Musso
Al De Rogatis
Don Colo

LINEBACKERS

Tony Adamle
Doug Buffone
Bob Pellegrini
Joe Fortunato
Nick Buonicotti
Mike Lucci
Phil Villapiano
Ted Hendricks
(hall of famer - born in Guatemala mom is Italian - Bonnati)

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Joe Scarpati
Bob Petrella
Rich Amato
Tom Casanova
Tom Longo

KICKERS

Al Del Greco
Adam Vinatieri
Gino Capelletti
Bob Scarpitto
Orlando Mare

Information courtesy of Dennis Marconi

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