C. Irving Constantine (January 18, 1907 – May 14, 1966) was an
American football back who played one season with the
Staten Island Stapletons of the
National Football League. He played
college football
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Syracuse University
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.
Early life
Constantine was born in New York, New York, and was
Jewish. He attended
Curtis High School
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Hist ...
in
Staten Island, New York.
College career
Constantine played for the
Syracuse Orange from 1928 to 1930. On September 28, 1929, he played in the first night game in the East as Syracuse beat
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by a score of 77-0. He scored three touchdowns in 1929. Constantine broke his shoulder midway through the 1930 season, ending his college career.
Professional career
Constantine played in one game for the
Staten Island Stapletons in 1931.
See also
*
List of select Jewish football players
References
External links
Just Sports Stats
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1907 births
1966 deaths
American football running backs
American football defensive backs
Syracuse Orange football players
Staten Island Stapletons players
Sportspeople from Staten Island
Jewish American sportspeople
Players of American football from New York City
20th-century American Jews