Gino Cappelletti

Gino Cappelletti
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Cappelletti in 2009
No. 20
Position:Wide receiver, Kicker
Personal information
Born:(1934-03-26)March 26, 1934
Keewatin, Minnesota, U.S.
Died:May 12, 2022(2022-05-12) (aged 88)
Wellesley, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Keewatin
College:Minnesota
AFL draft:1960 / round: Undrafted
Career history
Career highlights and awards
NFL record
Career NFL statistics
Receiving yards:4,589
Receiving touchdowns:42
Field goals:176/333 (52.9%)
Extra points:342/353 (96.9%)
Interceptions:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gino Raymond Michael Cappelletti (March 26, 1934 – May 12, 2022) was an American professional football player. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and was an All-Star in the American Football League (AFL) for the Boston Patriots,[1] winning the 1964 AFL Most Valuable Player Award.[2] Cappelletti is a member of the Patriots Hall of Fame, and the Patriots' All-1960s Team. He served as the Patriots' radio color commentator until July 2012. His nicknames included "the Duke" and "Mr. Patriot".[3][4]

  1. ^ Carnicelli, Joe (September 1, 1971). "Cappelletti retires at 37". Times-News. Hendersonville, North Carolina. UPI. p. 13.
  2. ^ Hand, Jack (December 17, 1964). "Gino Cappelletti named most valuable player". Evening News. Newburgh, New York. Associated Press. p. 13B.
  3. ^ "Cappelletti kicks six FGs". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. Associated Press. October 5, 1964. p. 6B.
  4. ^ Oldeman, Ryan. "Legendary New England Patriots Broadcaster Gino Cappelletti Signing Off After 32 Years". Sports Media 101. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.

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