NFL Hall of Famer Gino Marchetti, who also served in World War II, has passed away at the age of 92.
Marchetti, who played mostly as a defensive end during his career, was nominated to 11 Pro Bowls, was a 9-time First Team All-Pro, and was also named to the NFL’s 75th Anniversary Team.
Marchetti’s #89 jersey was retired by the Indianapolis Colts and he is also a member of the Baltimore Ravens’ Ring of Honor.
Marchetti was selected in the 2nd round of the 1952 NFL Draft by the New York Yanks, which later became the Baltimore Colts.
Marchetti was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1952 NFL Draft by the New York Yanks, who later became the Baltimore Colts.
Marchetti was a United States Army soldier who fought in the Battle of the Bulge as a machine gunner during World War II.