About Vince Costello
Lived 1932 – 2019 (aged 87). Vince Costello was an American american football player.
Vincent Costello (April 8, 1932 – June 22, 2019) was an American professional football linebacker who played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns (1956–1966) and New York Giants (1967–1968). He later coached with Paul Brown as linebackers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals (1969–1973); Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs (until his retirement).
Biography Costello graduated from Magnolia High School in 1949.
Costello lived in Kansas City, Missouri, where he owned a company that makes and designs various sports collectibles, including a line exclusively designed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His store was called Vince Costello's Collectibles.
In 2012, The Plain Dealer named Costello the 56th best player in Browns history.
He died in Overland Park, Kansas, on June 23, 2019
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Who was Vince Costello?
American football player (1932-2019)
When was Vince Costello born?
Vince Costello was born on 8 April 1932 in Dellroy.
When did Vince Costello die?
Vince Costello died on 23 June 2019.
What was Vince Costello's occupation?
Vince Costello was an american football player.
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Vince Costello was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vince Costello. https://biography.guide/vince-costello/
MLA: "Vince Costello." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vince-costello/.
Chicago: "Vince Costello." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vince-costello/.
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