13 Facts About Rocco Canale

Rocco Peter Canale was an American professional football player in the National Football League.

Rocco Canale was the son of Nicholas and Josephine Marzano Canale.

Rocco Canale graduated in 1939 and received a football scholarship to attend Boston College.

Rocco Canale's blocking and tackling abilities were key factors in Boston College's winning 26 of 31 games played during his varsity career.

Rocco Canale was a member of the 1941 Sugar Bowl championship team and the 1943 Orange Bowl squad.

Rocco Canale was inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993.

In 1943 Rocco Canale was selected into the Army, temporarily suspending a professional football career.

Rocco Canale's name is listed on the World War II Honor Roll, which lists the over 1,000 NFL personnel who served in the military during war.

Rocco Canale was drafted in 1943 by, Eagles coach, Greasy Neale to play weekend ball with the Eagles.

That season, Rocco Canale played in seven games, and in the following year, he participated in nine more; his commanding officer was sympathetic to his desire to play pro football, and allowed him to play with the Steagles.

Rocco Canale played seven games with the Army in 1945 while still playing four professional football games with the Eagles.

Rocco Canale was active in the Republican Party during the 1960s.

Rocco Canale was named chairman of the GOP Rally in honor of State GOP Comptroller Candidate John P Lomenzo.