John Binotto

John Binotto
No. 5
Position:Halfback
Personal information
Born:November 24, 1919
Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Died:February 19, 2016(2016-02-19) (aged 96)
Peters Township, Pennsylvania
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Cecil High School, Cecil Pennsylvania
College:Duquesne University
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of Week 11, 1942
Games Played:9
Games Started:1
Rushing Attempts / Yds:17 / 47
Punt returns / Yds:2 / 25
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John M. Binotto (November 24, 1919 – February 19, 2016) was a former American football halfback who played one season in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles.[1]

Early life

Binotto was born in Lawrence, Pennsylvania,and attended Cecil High School in Cecil, Pennsylvania.[2]

He matriculated at Duquesne University.[2]

Football career

Binotto was acquired by the Pittsburgh Steelers in August 1942 from the Cleveland Rams in exchange for George Platukis.[3] Binotto appeared in seven games for the Steelers in 1942, starting in one. Binotto was released by the Steelers in October 1942.[4]

Binotto joined the Philadelphia Eagles later that season, and appeared in two games for them.[5]

References

  1. ^ "John Binotto / Second oldest former Steeler". Post Gazette. February 22, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "John Binotto bio". databaseFootball. Archived from the original on February 18, 2010. Retrieved February 25, 2010.
  3. ^ "Scouting Football Front: Steelers Get Two Rams". Reading Eagle. August 14, 1942. p. 21. Retrieved February 25, 2010.
  4. ^ "Steelers Release Binotto, Donelli". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. October 28, 1942. p. 16. Retrieved February 25, 2010.
  5. ^ "John Binotto bio". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 25, 2010.