- Ralph Pasquariello
NFL player
DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1926|05|30
Birthplace=Everett, Massachusetts
Position=Running Back
College=Villanova
DraftedYear=1950
DraftedRound=1 / Pick 9
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years=1950
1951-1952
teams=Los Angeles Rams Chicago Cardinals Ralph Angelo Pasquariello (born
May 30 ,1926 , inEverett, Massachusetts ) was a professionalAmerican football player for theLos Angeles Rams andChicago Cardinals . He died on January 5, 1999.Early years
Pasquariello authored an impressive record during his gridiron career, beginning at Everett High where he was named "all-scholastic" in 1944.
College career
Pasquariello served in the US Military during World War II before attending
Villanova University . He was a record setting fullback for Villanova from 1946 to 1949. During that four year period, Villanova won 28 games, lost only 10 and tied 2. Pasquariello set a record for most carries with 380 and was second in individual career rushing with 1815 net yards gained. Also during his college career, he was named to six all-star teams, including the All-America College Selection in 1948 and 49, the All-American Catholic and All-East elevens, and the Associated Press All-Pennsylvania team. In 1949, he scored the winning touchdown in the North-South game, and was given the M.V.P. award.Professional
His talents spread to the pro circuit, playing fullback for the Los Angeles Rams. Pasquariello was the first round draft pick for the Rams in 1950. He later spent two years with the Chicago Cardinals (1951-52).
Honors
The Annual Ralph Pasquariello Award, established in his honor by the Villanova Club of Boston, is given to the outstanding backfield performer in the Villanova-Boston College game.
In 1981, he was honored by being inducted into the Villanova University Varsity Club (Villanova University Hall of Fame).
1950 NFL Draft Great Lakes Bowl External links
* [http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=PASQURAL01 Database Football]
* [http://www.footballforum.com/st-louis-rams-team-news/19182-pa-sportsticker-nfl-draft-note.html Football Forum]
* [http://www.eclub.org/football/pros.htm Everett High School: Alum in Pros]
* [http://www.kffl.com/article.php/65072/115 St. Louis Draft Picks]
* [http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?position=Fullbacks&type=position NFL Draft History]
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