John Battista Mastrangelo (March 10, 1926 – October 2, 1987) was a professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He made his NFL debut in 1947 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played in the NFL for 4 years, playing for the Steelers, New York Yankees (AAFC) and New York Giants over the course of his career.
 Mastrangelo on a 1948 Bowman football card | |
| No. 75 (college) 66 (professional) | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Guard / Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 10, 1926 Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died: | October 2, 1987 (aged 61) Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 228 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Vandergrift (PA) |
| College: | Notre Dame |
| NFL draft: | 1947 / Round: 3 / Pick: 16 |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Prior to joining the NFL, Mastrangelo played college football at the University of Notre Dame where he received All-American honors. He also played in the College All-Star Game in 1947.
"An All-American on Notre Dame's great 1946 eleven... A big, fast fellow who runs like a halfback Wears contact lenses... President of his class at Notre Dame.. Smart and aggressive... Will develop into one of the best linemen in the league."
—1947 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide[1]
Notes edit
- ^ "Pittsburgh Steelers 1947 Media Guide". Pittsburgh Steelers. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
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