About Joseph Manzo
Lived 1917 – 2006 (aged 89). Joseph Manzo was an American american football player.
Joseph M. Manzo (February 3, 1917 – October 15, 2006) was an American professional football player.
Early life A native of Medford, Massachusetts, Manzo attended Medford High School and St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers.
Professional football and military service He was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 65th pick in the 1941 NFL draft, but he was drafted into the Army before having a chance to play for the Lions. He served two years as part of the North African campaign in World War II.
Later life After retiring from football, Manzo worked as a salesman for NP Liquors. He was inducted in 1982 into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame. He died in 2006 at age 89.
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Who was Joseph Manzo?
American football player (1917-2006)
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Joseph Manzo was born on 3 February 1917 in Medford.
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Joseph Manzo died on 15 October 2006 in Medford, Massachusetts.
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Joseph Manzo was an american football player.
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Joseph Manzo was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Manzo. https://biography.guide/joseph-manzo/
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