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Gino Marchetti
1927–2019Smithers, WVItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Baltimore Colts DE
Biography
Baltimore Colts DE; voted best defensive end in the NFL's first 50 years; WWII combat veteran. Pro Football Hall of Fame; voted greatest DE in first 50 years of NFL history
Notable For
- Baltimore Colts DE
- voted best defensive end in the NFL's first 50 years
- WWII combat veteran
Honors & Recognition
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
- voted greatest DE in first 50 years of NFL history
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gino Marchetti Italian?
Yes — Gino Marchetti is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Baltimore Colts DE
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Football
- Years
- 1927–2019
- Birth Place
- Smithers, WV
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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