Ralph Pasquariello

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Ralph Pasquariello
Date of birth: May 30, 1926 (1926-05-30) (age 82)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Everett, Massachusetts
Career information
Position(s): Running Back
College: Villanova
NFL Draft: 1950 / Round: 1 / Pick 9
Organizations
 As player:
1950
1951-1952		 Los Angeles Rams
Chicago Cardinals
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Ralph Angelo Pasquariello (born May 30, 1926, in Everett, Massachusetts) was a professional American football player for the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Cardinals. He died on January 5, 1999.


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[edit] Early years

Pasquariello authored an impressive record during his gridiron career, beginning at Everett High where he was named "all-scholastic" in 1944.


[edit] 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.


[edit] 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).

[edit] 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

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