John B Podesto, nicknamed Presto Podesto from Modesto was an American football quarterback and halfback who played for the St Mary's Gaels.
11 Facts About Johnny Podesto
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Johnny Podesto was drafted in the first round in the 1944 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers but did not play for them.
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Johnny Podesto later was signed by the Chicago Bears but did not play with them either.
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Johnny Podesto attended Modesto High School and Modesto Junior College before continuing his education at Saint Mary's University and College of the Pacific.
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Johnny Podesto excelled at baseball and football while at Modesto, Saint Mary's, and College of the Pacific.
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Johnny Podesto played quarterback and halfback when he was in football.
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In 1943, under coach Amos Alonzo Stagg, Johnny Podesto was named All-American while at Pacific.
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Johnny Podesto was drafted with the 10th pick in the 1944 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Johnny Podesto was serving in the marines from 1944 to 1945 so he could not play with them.
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Johnny Podesto worked with the Modesto Tallow Company for over 50 years.
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Johnny Podesto died on November 13,2015, at the age of 94.