John Spagnola

NFL player


DateOfBirth=Birth date and age|1957|8|1|mf=y
Birthplace= Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
DateofDeath=
Position=Tight end
College=Yale
DraftedYear=1979
DraftedRound=9
DraftedPick=245
Stats=Y
DatabaseFootball=SPAGNJOH01
PFR=SpagJo00
years=1979-1987
1988
1989
teams=Philadelphia Eagles
Seattle Seahawks
Green Bay Packers

John Stephen Spagnola (born August 1, 1957 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), is a former professional American football tight end in the NFL who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 9th round of the 1979 NFL Draft.

Spagnola played tight end at Bethlehem Catholic High School (Class of 1975) in Pennsylvania and then at Yale University (Class of 1979). He was a high school classmate of running back Mike Guman, who later starred at Penn State, and played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams.

Spagnola played in 10 NFL seasons from 1979 to 1982 and 1984 to 1989. His best year in the NFL came during the 1985 season for the Philadelphia Eagles when he caught 65 receptions for 701 yards and 5 touchdowns. He also appeared in Super Bowl XV for the Eagles versus the Oakland Raiders, catching one reception for 22 yards.

He currently resides in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania with his wife, Kathleen, and three daughters, Nicole and Megan.

External links

* [http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/documents/fbryale.asp John Spagnola records at Ivy League Sports.]