Dante Lavelli
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Dante Lavelli, known affectionately as "Gluefingers," was a wide receiver whose career in professional football left an indelible mark on the sport. Born on February 23, 1923, in Hudson, Ohio, Lavelli's journey to the gridiron began at Ohio State University, where he played under the legendary coach Paul Brown. His college career was interrupted by World War II,

Dante Lavelli, known affectionately as "Gluefingers," was a wide receiver whose career in professional football left an indelible mark on the sport. Born on February 23, 1923, in Hudson, Ohio, Lavelli's journey to the gridiron began at Ohio State University, where he played under the legendary coach Paul Brown. His college career was interrupted by World War II,

Career Receiving Stats

NFL 1950-1956

Yards

3,908

Touchdowns

33

Yds/Catch

16.0

Yds/Game

49.5

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1946-1948

Cleveland Browns (AAFC)

Player

1946-1956

Cleveland Browns (AAFC/NFL)

Player

1953-1954

Cleveland Browns (NFL)

Player

1957

National Football League (NFL)

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Born Feb 23rd, 1923

Died Jan 20th, 2009

Age 85 years old

Height / Weight 6' 0" 191 lbs

College Ohio St.

Position E · DE

Uniform #s 56 · 86

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