About Al Carapella
Lived 1927 – 2020 (aged 93). Al Carapella was an American american football player.
Alfred Richard Carapella (April 26, 1927 – October 17, 2020) was an American and Canadian football defensive tackle who played for the San Francisco 49ers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Early life and education Carapella was born on April 26, 1927, in Tuckahoe, New York. During the Depression, Carapella lived with his three siblings in a cold water flat in Tuckahoe. While attending Tuckahoe High School, he lettered in football and baseball, excelling at both. Carapella was named to Westchester County's All-County football team in 1942, and he helped Tuckahoe High's baseball team win conference championships in 1943 and 1944.
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Who was Al Carapella?
American football player (1927-2020)
When was Al Carapella born?
Al Carapella was born on 26 April 1927 in Tuckahoe.
When did Al Carapella die?
Al Carapella died on 17 October 2020.
What was Al Carapella's occupation?
Al Carapella was an american football player.
What nationality was Al Carapella?
Al Carapella was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Carapella. https://biography.guide/al-carapella/
MLA: "Al Carapella." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-carapella/.
Chicago: "Al Carapella." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-carapella/.
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