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American football player (1916–1981)

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American football player
Vic Spadaccini
No. 33
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born:(1916-03-02)March 2, 1916
Keewatin, Minnesota, U.S.
Died:April 28, 1981(1981-04-28) (aged 65)
West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Career information
College:Minnesota
NFL draft:1938 / round: 12 / pick: 101
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played-started:30-17
Receptions-yards:62-669
Touchdowns:4

Victor Michael Spadaccini (March 2, 1916 – April 28, 1981) was a professional American football fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the 12th round of the 1938 NFL draft. He played three seasons for the Cleveland Rams. A blocking back on offense, he was primary used as a blocker and pass-catcher out of the backfield. His best season was 1939 when he caught 32 passes (a high total for that era) for 292 yards and 1 touchdown. He also did some of the Rams' point-after-touchdown kicking, converting 17 PATs over two seasons. On defense, he played defensive back and recorded 3 interceptions for his career, all accomplished in 1940. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1940, his final season. Spadaccini was born and died in Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota.

References

  1. "1938 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.

External links

1936 Minnesota Golden Gophers football—AP national champions
Cleveland Rams 1938 NFL draft selections


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