John Binotto
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| Position | Halfback | ||||||||||
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| Born | November 24, 1919 Lawrence, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died | February 19, 2016 (aged 96) Peters Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Cecil High School, Cecil Pennsylvania | ||||||||||
| College | Duquesne University | ||||||||||
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| Career statistics as of Week 11, 1942 | |||||||||||
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John M. Binotto (November 24, 1919 – February 19, 2016) was an American professional football halfback who played one season in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles.[1]
Early life
Binotto was born in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, and attended Cecil High School in Cecil, Pennsylvania.[2]
He matriculated at Duquesne University.[2]
Football career
Binotto was acquired by the Pittsburgh Steelers in August 1942 from the Cleveland Rams in exchange for George Platukis.[3] Binotto appeared in seven games for the Steelers in 1942, starting in one. Binotto was released by the Steelers in October 1942.[4]
Binotto joined the Philadelphia Eagles later that season, and appeared in two games for them.[5]
References
- ^ "John Binotto / Second oldest former Steeler". Post Gazette. February 22, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ a b "John Binotto bio". databaseFootball. Archived from the original on February 18, 2010. Retrieved February 25, 2010.
- ^ "Scouting Football Front: Steelers Get Two Rams". Reading Eagle. August 14, 1942. p. 21. Retrieved February 25, 2010.
- ^ "Steelers Release Binotto, Donelli". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. October 28, 1942. p. 16. Retrieved February 25, 2010.
- ^ "John Binotto bio". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 25, 2010.