Mickey Sanzotta, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Mickey Sanzotta

American-football player (1921-1999)

Date of Birth: 28-Apr-1921

Place of Birth: Geneva, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 21-Jan-1999

Profession: American football player

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Mickey Sanzotta

  • Dominic Franklin "Mickey" Sanzotta (April 28, 1921 – January 21, 1999) was an American football player.
  • He played college football at Western Reserve, now known as Case Western Reserve University, from 1939 to 1941 where he was co-captain with Paul Hudson his final season.
  • A major collegiate career highlight was helping Western Reserve win its first and only bowl game in the 1941 Sun Bowl.
  • Sanzotta played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions in 1942 and 1946.
  • He was the Lions' leading rusher in 1942 with 268 rushing yards on 71 carries.
  • He missed the 1943 to 1945 seasons while serving in the Navy during World War II.
  • He played for the Naval Air Technical Training Center Raiders football team in 1943.

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