18 Facts About Dave Viti

David M Viti was an American professional football player who was an end for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.

Dave Viti played college football for the Boston University Terriers and later professionally with the Tiger-Cats for eight seasons from 1962 to 1969.

Dave Viti helped Hamilton win three Grey Cup championships, in 1963,1965 and 1967.

Dave Viti attended Pleasant High School in Providence, Rhode Island, before transferring to Massanutten Military Academy.

Dave Viti began attending Boston University in 1958, majoring in science.

Dave Viti earned his first varsity letter in 1959, playing as an end for the Terriers.

Dave Viti had his best year as a senior in 1961, being the ninth-best receiver nationally through the first four games before suffering an injury.

Dave Viti received interest from several professional teams during his college career and was pursued by teams from multiple leagues after he graduated.

Dave Viti had been noticed by the Tiger-Cats when future Canadian Football Hall of Famer Ralph Sazio went on a trip to scout a teammate of Dave Viti's at Boston University.

Dave Viti appeared in nine games as a rookie, helping them reach the 50th Grey Cup while playing offensive end and additionally sometimes at tackle.

Dave Viti caught 14 receptions for 206 yards with one touchdown in his nine games in 1962, and scored a touchdown in the Grey Cup as Hamilton lost by one point to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, in what would be the first of five championship appearances for him.

Dave Viti helped them reach and win the 51st Grey Cup while totaling 27 catches for 361 yards with one score as a receiver, and converting four-of-eight field goals, 13-of-17 extra points and scoring one single as a kicker.

In subsequent seasons, Dave Viti mainly played as a defensive end, making only one catch in 1964 and two the next year while playing all but two games.

Dave Viti helped them win another Grey Cup in 1965.

Dave Viti saw more time on offense in his final two years, posting 12 receptions for 207 yards with one score in 1968 and 18 catches for 234 yards in 1969.

Dave Viti was waived prior to the 1970 season, which ended his career.

Dave Viti finished his career with 105 games played in eight seasons with the Tiger-Cats, appearing in every regular season game from 1965 to 1969.

Dave Viti totaled 84 receptions for 1,237 yards with four touchdowns and additionally made four fumble recoveries and one interception on defense.