- Joe DiVito
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Name=Joe DiVito
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Birthplace=Lynn, Massachusetts
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College=Boston College
Position=Quarterback /Punter
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years=1968
1970
teams=Denver Broncos (AFL)Hartford Knights (ACFL)
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PFR=DiviJo00Joseph Charles DiVito (born
September 2 1945 inLynn, Massachusetts ) is a formerquarterback and punter for theBoston College Eagles and theDenver Broncos of theAmerican Football League .Boston College
DiVito played at Boston College from 1965-1967. He completed 80 of 180 passes for 1,138 yards, 14
touchdowns , and 6 interceptions.Denver Broncos
DiVito was 1 of 8 quarterbacks to try out for the American Football League's Denver Broncos in 1968, including
Steve Tensi ,Jim Le Clair , John McCormick, andMarlin Briscoe . He was named the backup quarterback behind incumbent starter Steve Tensi. After Tensi broke hiscollarbone , DiVito got his chance to be the Broncos #1 quarterback. He completed only 1 of 6 passes for 16 yards before being replaced bywide receiver /defensive back Marlin Briscoe. He also completed 8 punts for a total of 242 yards and a net average of 30.3 yards per punt. He was cut following the 1969 training camp and signed with theHartford Knights of theAtlantic Coast Football League in 1970 [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/courant/access/955321822.html?dids=955321822:955321822&FMT=CITE&FMTS=CITE:AI&date=Jul+29%2C+1970&author=&pub=The+Hartford+Courant&desc=QB+Joe+DiVito+Newest+Knight&pqatl=google] .ee also
*Other American Football League players, coaches, and contributors
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