Nick Adduci
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| Born: | July 12, 1929 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | November 4, 2005 (aged 76) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||
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| High school: | Pullman Tech (IL) | ||||
| College: | Nebraska | ||||
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Nicholas Frank Adduci (July 12, 1929 – November 4, 2005) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Nebraska.
College career
[edit]Adduci earned a football scholarship to the University of Nebraska, where he played for the Cornhuskers.[1] He was captain and team MVP of the freshman team, and earned the starting fullback role on varsity as a sophomore.[1] Adduci led the Nebraska team in rushing, averaging 4.9 yards on 60 carries.[2] As a junior in 1950, he ranked second on the team in rushing behind Bobby Reynolds, receiving several honorable mention All-American selections.[1][3]
Adduci's senior season was interrupted when he was drafted into the Army in October 1951.[3][4] He did two years of military service, playing service football while working as an Army medic.[2][5] He also won the heavyweight boxing title at Fort Leonard Wood via first-round knockout.[1] Adduci returned during the 1953 season, rejoining the team as a reserve fullback.[6]
Professional career
[edit]In July 1954, Adduci signed with the Green Bay Packers.[7] He made the roster as a linebacker, but was released in September.[8][9] Adduci was signed by the Washington Redskins later that month.[10] He was released in September 1956.[11]
Post-playing career
[edit]Adduci served as head coach of the football program at Brother Rice High School in Chicago from 1958 to 1962, leading them to three playoff appearances.[12][13] He worked as a part-time scout for the Philadelphia Eagles for many years before he was hired as a full-time scout for the Houston Oilers in 1971.[14]
Adduci was inducted into the Roseland-Pullman Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1972.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Sports hall of fame dinner Friday". Suburbanite Economist. October 15, 1972. p. 77. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Nick Adduci To Rejoin Huskers". Alliance Times-Herald. September 30, 1953. p. 5. Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "NU's Adduci Called in Draft". Lincoln Journal Star. October 13, 1951. p. 5. Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Anderson, Norris (October 13, 1951). "Nittany Lions Seek Grid Revenge Here". The Lincoln Star. p. 1. Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Anderson, Norris (October 4, 1953). "The Firing Line". The Lincoln Star. p. 14. Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Olds, Floyd (October 17, 1953). "Nick Adduci Debut Likely If Novak Ails". Omaha World-Herald. p. 9. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Daley, Art (July 17, 1954). "Seven Packer Rookies Enter Service". Green Bay Press-Gazette. p. 13. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nick Adduci Wins Place With Packers". The Columbus Telegram. September 15, 1954. p. 6. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Packers Drop Dozen". Santa Barbara News-Press. September 21, 1954. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Washington Picks Up Nick Adduci; Matson Joins Chi-Cardinals". Green Bay Press-Gazette. September 29, 1954. p. 21. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nick Adduci Released From Pro Grid Team". Fremont Tribune. September 13, 1956. p. 10. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Adduci". Omaha World-Herald. May 2, 1958. p. 43. Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nick Adduci, Brother Rice coach, resigns". Chicago Tribune. February 5, 1963. p. 38. Retrieved September 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Leckey, Andrew (September 17, 1972). "Roseland's Nick Adduci full-time scout for Houston". Suburbanite Economist. p. 21. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
