Sisto Averno

American football player and coach

Sisto Averno - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1925
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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