About Dick Cassiano
Lived 1917 – 1980 (aged 62). Dick Cassiano was an American american football player.
Richard Peter Cassiano (October 7, 1917 – May 14, 1980) was an American professional football player who was a halfback for the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the sixth round and later played for the Dodgers during the 1940 NFL season. He died in 1980 at an Albany hospital. Cassiano played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and was a member of their so-called "dream backfield" in the 1930s.
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Who was Dick Cassiano?
Player of American football (1917-1980)
When was Dick Cassiano born?
Dick Cassiano was born on 7 October 1917 in Albany.
When did Dick Cassiano die?
Dick Cassiano died on 14 May 1980 in Albany.
What was Dick Cassiano's occupation?
Dick Cassiano was an american football player.
What nationality was Dick Cassiano?
Dick Cassiano was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Cassiano. https://biography.guide/dick-cassiano/
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