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Hall of Fame

Piccolo

William J. Piccolo

  • Class
    1943
  • Induction
    1970
  • Sport(s)
    Football

• Known as "Mr. Football" during his college football career
• He was an outstanding center and captain-elect for the 1942 season before being drafted into the Army
• After a discharge from service, he played three years with the New York Giants
• Would return to his alma mater to become a line coach, briefly serving under head coach Jim Wilson

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