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Ed Marinaro
b. 1950New York City, NYItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
1971 Heisman Trophy runner-up (Cornell)
Biography
1971 Heisman Trophy runner-up (Cornell); NFL running back; played Joe Coffey in Hill Street Blues. NCAA single-season rushing record at Cornell (1971); Hill Street Blues (1981-87 Emmy winner)
Notable For
- 1971 Heisman Trophy runner-up (Cornell)
- NFL running back
- played Joe Coffey in Hill Street Blues
Honors & Recognition
- NCAA single-season rushing record at Cornell (1971)
- Hill Street Blues (1981-87 Emmy winner)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ed Marinaro Italian?
Yes — Ed Marinaro is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. 1971 Heisman Trophy runner-up (Cornell)
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Football/Acting
- Years
- b. 1950
- Birth Place
- New York City, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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