Carl Tomasello Explained

Carl Tomasello
Position:End
Birth Date:26 January 1917
Birth Place:Dunmore, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:210
High School:Dunmore (PA)
College:St. Thomas (PA)
Draftyear:1940
Draftround:5
Draftpick:40
Pastteams:
Pfr:TomaCa20

Carl Antonio Tomasello (January 26, 1917  - October 29, 1991) was an American football player. A native of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, he played college football for St. Thomas (PA) (now known as the University of Scranton) from 1937 to 1939. As a senior, he was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team player on the Little All-America team. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round (40th overall pick) of the 1940 NFL draft.[1] [2] He appeared in only one NFL game but continued to play professional football in the American Association in 1940 and 1941 and, after the league was renamed, the American Football League from 1946 to 1947.[3] During World War II, he served in the United States Navy and played for the undefeated 1943 and 1944 Bainbridge Commodores football teams.[4] [5] After retiring from football, he worked as an agent for Prudential Insurance Co. He and his wife Kathleen had 10 children. He died in 1991 at age 74.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1940 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-30 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Carl Tomasello Stats. Sports Reference LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. March 22, 2021.
  3. Web site: Carl Tomasello. Pro Football Archives. March 22, 2021.
  4. News: Bainbridge Navy Eager to Play in War Bond Battle. The Scranton Times. November 18, 1943. 26. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Bainbridge Is Faced By Jinx For Big Game. Bangor Daily News. November 3, 1944. 11. Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Former Pro Football Star Carl Tomasello, 74, Dies. The Scranton Times. October 31, 1991. 28. Newspapers.com.