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Original Patriot: Gino Cappelletti 2

Posted on September 03, 2017 by Dean Hybl
Gino Cappelletti

Gino Cappelletti

In recognition of the start of football season, the Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month is one of the original stars for the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots.

In many ways, Gino Cappelletti epitomized the early years of the American Football League. While the NFL was becoming more specialized and tougher to break into, the AFL provided former college stars with a new place to play and its “wild west” mentality allowed players to contribute in a wide variety of ways. Read the rest of this entry →

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Category AFL, Football, Sports History, Vintage Athletes

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