About Tony Compagno
Lived 1921 – 1971 (aged 50). Tony Compagno was an American american football player.
Antone Compagno (January 29, 1921 – April 8, 1971) was an American professional football fullback who played three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Steelers in the 21st round of the 1943 NFL draft after playing college football at Saint Mary's College of California.
Early life and college Antone Compagno was born on January 29, 1921, in San Francisco, California. He attended Jefferson High School in Daly City, California.
Compagno was a member of the Saint Mary's Gaels of Saint Mary's College of California from 1939 to 1942. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he signed with the Steelers in 1946. However, he was released on September 12, 1949.
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Who was Tony Compagno?
American football player (1921-1971)
When was Tony Compagno born?
Tony Compagno was born on 29 January 1921 in Daly City.
When did Tony Compagno die?
Tony Compagno died on 8 April 1971 in San Mateo.
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Tony Compagno was an american football player.
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Tony Compagno was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Compagno. https://biography.guide/tony-compagno/
MLA: "Tony Compagno." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tony-compagno/.
Chicago: "Tony Compagno." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tony-compagno/.
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