Sisto Averno
American football player and coach
Born
1925
101 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Notre Dame where the team won the national championship in 1943. After college, played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. Transitioned to coaching, serving as head coach for several teams at the high school and college level. Contributed to the development of many players through coaching roles.
Played for the New York Giants
Coached high school and college football
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