Mickey Masini

Leonard Leroy Masini (October 6, 1922 – September 27, 2000), commonly known as Mickey Masini, was an American football player and coach. He played at the fullback, blocking back, and linebacker positions for Fresno State in college and later for the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Dons.

Early life Masini was born in 1922 in Firebaugh, California. He attended and played football at Technical High School. He received all-California Athletic Association and Little All-America honors in 1942 and 1946.

Coaching and later years After his playing career ended, he returned to Fresno State to obtain his teaching credential. He began his teaching and coaching career at Caruthers and Kingsburg High Schools. His 1953 Kingsburg team included Rafer Johnson and Monte Clark. He remained as Edison's athletic director until 1981. He died in 2000 at age 77.