Joe Scarpati was released during the exhibition games and signed with the Minnesota Vikings, but was released a few days later.
23 Facts About Joe Scarpati
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Joe Scarpati then signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he would spend the next six seasons of his career.
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Joe Scarpati attempted to return for an eighth season back with the Eagles but suffered an injury in training camp and retired shortly afterwards.
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Joe Scarpati was born on March 5,1943, in Brooklyn, New York.
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Joe Scarpati was raised in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and attended Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.
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Joe Scarpati was recruited to the NC State Wolfpack football team by Pat Peppler, who would recruit him into the National Football League as well.
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Joe Scarpati amassed 14 catches for 150 yards and 2 scores.
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Joe Scarpati gained All-ACC honors in each year that he played.
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Joe Scarpati recorded 62 rushes for 210 yards the following year, and scored two touchdowns.
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Joe Scarpati was named the team captain in 1963 after leading the Wolfpack in receiving, scoring, and punt returns.
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Joe Scarpati had more of a receiving role his senior year, with 24 receptions for 273 yards and two scores.
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Joe Scarpati placed 4th in the ACC for yards per catch in '63.
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Joe Scarpati stayed in training camp before being released in pre-season.
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Joe Scarpati then signed with the rival Minnesota Vikings he was released a few days later.
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Joe Scarpati started in 11 of those games, and recorded a fumble recovery and punt return.
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Joe Scarpati started all 14 games the next year and recorded his only career offensive touch, a 6-yard rush.
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Joe Scarpati had 3 interceptions during the season, returned for 4 yards.
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Joe Scarpati had his best season the following year, leading the league in interception return yards with 182 on 8 returns.
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Joe Scarpati made appearances in all 14 games in '66.
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Joe Scarpati would start all but 2 games in the next three seasons and recorded 10 interceptions, two of which were touchdowns.
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In 1970, Joe Scarpati was traded to the New Orleans Saints for guard Norman Davis and safety Bo Burris.
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Joe Scarpati was part of a historic play when he was the holder for a record-breaking 63-yard field goal by Tom Dempsey.
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Joe Scarpati attempted to return for an eighth season with Philadelphia in 1971, but suffered an injury in training camp and retired shortly afterwards.