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John Cappelletti
b. 1952Upper Darby, PAItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
1973 Heisman Trophy (Penn State)
Biography
1973 Heisman Trophy (Penn State); tearful speech dedicating trophy to ill brother Joey; one of the most moving Heisman moments. 1973 Heisman Trophy; dedication to brother Joey with leukemia became national story; Something for Joey film
Notable For
- 1973 Heisman Trophy (Penn State)
- tearful speech dedicating trophy to ill brother Joey
- one of the most moving Heisman moments
Honors & Recognition
- 1973 Heisman Trophy
- dedication to brother Joey with leukemia became national story
- Something for Joey film
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Cappelletti Italian?
Yes — John Cappelletti is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. 1973 Heisman Trophy (Penn State)
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Football
- Years
- b. 1952
- Birth Place
- Upper Darby, PA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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