| John Naioti | |
| Birth Date: | 6 November 1921 |
| Birth Place: | Fulton, New York, US |
| Death Place: | Las Vegas, Nevada, US |
| Height Ft: | 5 |
| Height In: | 10 |
| Weight Lbs: | 180 |
| Position: | Halfback |
| College: | Saint Francis University |
| Playing Years1: | 1942 and 1945 |
| Playing Team1: | Pittsburgh Steelers |
John F. Naioti (1921 - 1990) was a professional football player in the National Football League. He graduated from Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania in 1942.[1]
He played in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1942. He then went into the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a first lieutenant navigator and a member of the 603rd Squadron.[2] On August 16, 1944, he flew on a mission from Nuthampstead, England to Delitzsch, Germany.[3] He completed his 32 combat missions on August 26, 1944, after a flight over Gelsenkirchen, Germany.[4] [5]
After completion of his military service, he returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers and played in 1945. In 1945 he also kicked four point after touchdowns.[6]
According to his widow, he was offered a contract by the Pittsburgh Steelers for 1946 but decided to retire due to pain from his war injuries.