About Sal Rosato
Lived 1918 – 1959 (aged 40). Sal Rosato was an American american football player.
Salvatore Rosato (June 6, 1918 – January 12, 1959) was an American football fullback. He played for Villanova University (1940–1941), March Field (1942–1943), and the Washington Redskins (1945–1947).
Early life
Rosato was born in 1918 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and attended Williamsport High School. He attended Villanova University and played college football for the Villanova Wildcats in 1940 and 1941.
Military and pro football Rosato served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He played with the 1942 and 1943 March Field Flyers football teams. After the war, he played professional football as a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins from 1945 to 1947. He appeared in a total of 24 games for the Redskins, seven of them as a starter. He died of a heart attack in 1959 at age 40 while playing in an industrial league basketball game in Alhambra, California.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sal Rosato?
American football player (1918-1959)
When was Sal Rosato born?
Sal Rosato was born on 16 June 1918 in Williamsport.
When did Sal Rosato die?
Sal Rosato died on 12 January 1959.
What was Sal Rosato's occupation?
Sal Rosato was an american football player.
What nationality was Sal Rosato?
Sal Rosato was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sal Rosato. https://biography.guide/sal-rosato/
MLA: "Sal Rosato." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sal-rosato/.
Chicago: "Sal Rosato." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sal-rosato/.
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