Dave Cianelli
American football player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Cianelli was a football player. The Dallas Texans drafted him in the sixth round of the 1952 NFL draft.
Cianelli as a senior at Maryland | |
| Born: | St. Cloud, Florida, U.S. |
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| Died: | April 12, 2017 |
| Career information | |
| College | Maryland |
| High school | Hagerstown High School |
| NFL draft | 1952, round: 6, pick: 62 |
| Drafted by | Dallas Texans / New York Yanks |
Biography
Dave Cianelli was born in St. Cloud, Florida and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Second World War.[1] After the war, he attended the University of Maryland, where he played football as a linebacker and fullback.[2] In 1951, he was named an honorable mention All-American.[3] Cianelli served as team co-captain alongside Bob Ward during the Terrapins' 1952 Sugar Bowl upset victory over "General" Neyland's number-one ranked Tennessee.[4]
Cianelli later worked in Washington, D.C. as a lobbyist for Bethlehem Steel. After retiring [5] he lived in Allen, Texas.
Dave Cianelli died on April 12, 2017.[6]
He is survived by five children, two sons and three daughters. His son, Dave Cianelli, is currently the Virginia Tech track & field coach, and was named the 2007 ACC Coach of the Year for both indoor and outdoor track.[5]
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