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Ken Casanega
Kenneth Thomas Casanega (February 18, 1921 – October 10, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Santa Clara University, having previously attended Castlemont High School in Oakland, California. He later was a school administrator. College Kenneth Casanega attended Santa Clara University from 1938-1942 and played halfback for the Broncos' football team. In 1965 he was inducted into the university's athletic hall of fame. Naval service Casanega was picked 3rd overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers at the 1942 National Football League Draft. He turned down the offer to serve his country as an U.S. Naval aviator during World War II. Lt. (j.g.) Casanega served as a flier aboard an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific, taking part in raids over the Philippines and around Japan. AAFC Casanega joined the original San Francisco 49ers of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quarterback
The quarterback (commonly abbreviated "QB"), colloquially known as the "signal caller", is a position in gridiron football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive platoon and mostly line up directly behind the offensive line. In modern American football, the quarterback is usually considered the leader of the offense, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle. The quarterback also touches the ball on almost every offensive play, and is almost always the offensive player that throws forward passes. When the QB is tackled behind the line of scrimmage, it is called a sack. Overview In modern American football, the starting quarterback is usually the leader of the offense, and their successes and failures can have a significant impact on the fortunes of their team. Accordingly, the quarterback is among the most glorified, scrutinized, and highest-paid positions in team sports. '' Bleacher Report'' describes the signing of a starting quarterback as a Catch- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
