Joseph F. "Joe-joe" D'Agostino, Jr. was a
college football player. A two-way offensive and defensive
guard
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* Bodyguard, who protects an individual from personal assault
* Crossing guard, who stops traffic so pedestrians can cross the street
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* Prison ...
for the
Florida Gators, D'Agostino was an honorable mention All-American and twice received first-team All-SEC honors. He was a key member of the
1952 team's line which blocked for the renowned
backfield The offensive backfield is the area of an American football field behind the line of scrimmage. The offensive backfield can also refer to members of offense who begin plays behind the line, typically including any backs on the field, such as the ...
which included the likes of
Rick Casares
Richard Jose Casares (July 4, 1931 – September 13, 2013) was an American professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) for twelve seasons during the 1950s and 1960s. ...
,
Papa Hall, and
Buford Long. He was drafted into the NFL by the
Baltimore Colts, but never played due to injury.
See also
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List of University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame members
The University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame includes over 300 former Florida Gators athletes who represented the University of Florida in one or more intercollegiate sports and were recognized as "Gator Greats" for their athletic excellence d ...
References
American football guards
Florida Gators football players
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