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Ted Scalissi

1921 – 1987

Basketball and American football player

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About Ted Scalissi

Lived 1921 – 1987 (aged 65). Ted Scalissi was an American basketball coach, american football player and basketball player.

Theodore Glenn Scalissi (October 26, 1921 – January 6, 1987) was a professional American football and basketball player. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin.

Professional sports career Scalissi played with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1947. He had also been drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 17th round of the 1947 NFL draft. Collegiately, he played football, basketball, and track and field at Ripon College.

Scalissi also played for the Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball League during the 1947–48 season. The National Basketball League was a forerunner to the modern National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Important facts

Born
26 October 1921, Madison
Birth century
20th century
Died
6 January 1987, Janesville
Occupation
Basketball coach, American football player, basketball player
Nationality
United States
Education
Ripon College
Awards
Purple Heart
Also known as
Theodore Glenn Scalissi

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ted Scalissi?

Basketball and American football player (1921-1987)

When was Ted Scalissi born?

Ted Scalissi was born on 26 October 1921 in Madison.

When did Ted Scalissi die?

Ted Scalissi died on 6 January 1987 in Janesville.

What was Ted Scalissi's occupation?

Ted Scalissi was a basketball coach, american football player and basketball player.

What nationality was Ted Scalissi?

Ted Scalissi was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ted Scalissi

· Wikidata: Q7693703

· DBpedia: Ted Scalissi

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