 Mastrangelo on a 1948 Bowman football card | |
| No. 75 (college) 66 (professional) | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Guard / Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 10, 1926 Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died: | October 2, 1987 (aged 61) Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 228 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Vandergrift (PA) |
| College: | Notre Dame |
| NFL Draft: | 1947 / Round: 3 / Pick: 16 |
| Career history | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
John Battista Mastrangelo (March 10, 1926 – October 2, 1987) was a professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He made his NFL debut in 1947 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played in the NFL for 4 years, playing for the Steelers, New York Yankees and New York Giants over the course of his career.
Prior to joining the NFL, Mastrangelo played college football at the University of Notre Dame where he received All-American honors. He also played in the College All-Star Game in 1947.
"An All-American on Notre Dame's great 1946 eleven... A big, fast fellow who runs like a halfback Wears contact lenses... President of his class at Notre Dame.. Smart and aggressive... Will develop into one of the best linemen in the league."
—1947 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide[1]