About John Panelli
Lived 1926 – 2012 (aged 85). John Panelli was an American american football player.
John Rocco "Bulldog" Panelli (May 7, 1926 – March 2, 2012) was an American professional football player. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame. He went on to play two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, and another three for the Chicago Cardinals.
Born and raised in Morristown, New Jersey, Panelli starred at Morristown High School, earning all-state honors as a student and a nomination by The Star-Ledger decades after his graduation for inclusion on its All-Century team.
Panelli died after a sudden illness on March 2, 2012. He was 85.
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Who was John Panelli?
American football player (1926-2012)
When was John Panelli born?
John Panelli was born on 7 May 1926 in Morristown.
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John Panelli died on 2 March 2012 in Royal Oak.
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John Panelli was an american football player.
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John Panelli was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Panelli. https://biography.guide/john-panelli/
MLA: "John Panelli." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-panelli/.
Chicago: "John Panelli." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-panelli/.
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