Gary Cuozzo

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Gary Cuozzo
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Position(s):
Quarterback		 Jersey #(s):
15
Born: April 26, 1941 (1941-04-26) (age 67)
Montclair, New Jersey
Career Information
Year(s): 1963–1972
College: Virginia
Professional Teams
Career Stats
TD-INT     43-55
Yards     7,402
QB Rating     62.1
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards
  • No notable achievements

Gary Samuel Cuozzo (born April 26, 1941 in Montclair, New Jersey) was a former professional American football player. An undrafted quarterback from the University of Virginia, Cuozzo played in 10 NFL seasons from 1963-1972 for 4 different teams. He was a backup in Super Bowl IV as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. He began his NFL career as a backup to Johnny Unitas. When Unitas was injured in 1965, Cuozzo replaced him until getting sidelined by injury as well. His best game included a five-touchdown performance.

Cuozzo played high school football at Glen Ridge High School in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Gary Cuozzo player profile, database Football. Accessed August 27, 2007.
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