Herb Travenio
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| Position | Placekicker/Linebacker | ||||
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| Born | February 28, 1933 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Died | March 24, 2024 (aged 91) | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||
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| College | None | ||||
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Herbert Charles Travenio (February 28, 1933 – March 24, 2024) was an American football player who played for San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL).[1]
Travenio did not attend college, instead serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.[2] He played football at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was a member of their 1963 team that went 12–0 and played the Quantico Marines Devil Dogs football team in the Missile Bowl.[3] After leaving the military, Travenio got a job in the San Diego post office.[4] In 1964, he joined the San Diego Chargers as a 33-year-old rookie. He appeared in three games, making 2 of 5 field goals and 10 of 12 extra points.[1] He was released and returned to the post office, but rejoined the Chargers in 1965 due to injuries to their kickers.[4] He finished the year 18 of 30 on field goal attempts and 40 for 40 on extra points.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Herb Travenio NFL & AFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Celebrating the Impact of Herb Travenio During Black History Month". Los Angeles Chargers. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ "Leathernecks Win In Missile Bowl". Ocala Star-Banner. December 15, 1963. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Chargers Cinch Title". Ellensburg Daily Record. December 13, 1965. Retrieved October 5, 2025.