 Cianelli as a senior at Maryland | |
| Born: | St. Cloud, Florida, U.S. |
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| Died: | April 12, 2017 |
| Career information | |
| College | Maryland |
| High school | Hagerstown High School |
| NFL draft | 1952, round: 6, pick: 62 |
| Drafted by | Dallas Texans /New York Yanks |
David Cianelli was afootball player. TheDallas Texans drafted him in the sixth round of the1952 NFL draft.
Dave Cianelli was born inSt. Cloud, Florida and served in theUnited States Marine Corps during theSecond World War.[1] After the war, he attended theUniversity of Maryland, where he played football as a linebacker and fullback.[2] In 1951, he was named an honorable mentionAll-American.[3] Cianelli served as team co-captain alongsideBob Ward during the Terrapins'1952 Sugar Bowl upset victory over"General" Neyland's number-one rankedTennessee.[4]
Cianelli later worked inWashington, D.C. as a lobbyist forBethlehem Steel. After retiring[5] he lived inAllen, Texas.
Dave Cianelli died on April 12, 2017.[6]
He is survived by five children, two sons and three daughters. His son, Dave Cianelli, is currently theVirginia Tech track & field coach, and was named the 2007ACC Coach of the Year for both indoor and outdoor track.[5]
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