Ted Scalissi

Theodore Glenn Scalissi (October 26, 1921 – January 6, 1987) was a professional American football and basketball player. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin.[1]

Ted Scalissi
Personal information
Born(1921-10-26)October 26, 1921
Madison, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 6, 1987(1987-01-06) (aged 65)
Janesville, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High schoolCentral (Madison, Wisconsin)
CollegeRipon (1941–1943, 1946–1947)
PositionGuard
Career history
1946–1948Oshkosh All-Stars
1947–1948Beaver Dam Olo Soap
Career highlights and awards
  • Ripon Hall of Fame (1982)

Professional sports career

Scalissi played with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1947. He had also been drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 17th round of the 1947 NFL Draft. Collegiately, he played at Ripon College.[2]

Scalissi also played for the Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball League during the 1947–48 season. The National Basketball League was a forerunner to the modern National Basketball Association (NBA).

Head coaching record

College football

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Milton Wildcats (Gateway Conference) (1965–1969)
1965 Milton 4–33–12nd
1966 Milton 5–43–01st
1967 Milton 2–23rd
1968 Milton 3–12nd
1969 Milton 3–12nd
Milton: 14–6
Total:
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. "Ted Scalissi". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
  2. "Ted Scalissi". National Football League. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
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