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Posted on 05/12/2022 2:05:48 PM PDT by massmike
Gino Cappelletti, an original member of the Boston Patriots in 1960 and a Patriots Hall of Fame wide receiver and placekicker, died Thursday morning at his home with his family, the team announced.
Cappelletti was 88years old, according to the Patriots.
Cappelletti spent his entire 11-year career with the Patriots from 1960 through 1970, earning the American Football League's 1964 Most Valuable Player award.
He finished his career as the AFL's all-time leader in points (1,100) and field goals (170).
Younger fans will remember his work in the broadcast booth. Following his playing career, Cappelletti spent seven seasons (1972-78) in the broadcast booth before turning to the sidelines as the special teams coach from 1979 through the 1981 season.
He returned to the broadcast booth in 1988, where he remained through the 2011 season.
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I remember him very well…..A long life well lived.
It never dawned on me that he was that old. Rest In Peace.
His son-in-law was a great possession reciever.
And Gino’s hamburgers ... one of the first chains soon after McD
Patriots website headline:
Patriots Hall of Fame WR/K Gino Cappelletti Passes Away at 89
Gino "The Duke" Cappelletti, an original member of the Boston Patriots in 1960 and a Patriots Hall of Fame wide receiver and placekicker, passed away this morning at his home with his family. Cappelletti was 89 years old.
who remembers Albert “golden wheels” Dubinion...
“And Gino’s hamburgers ... one of the first chains soon after McD”
Gino Marchetti
Gino’s was named for Gino Marchetti of the Baltimore Colts.
RIP.
Marriott bought the chain and it fizzled out. Gino Marchetti and some investors attempted to resurrect the franchise in the 1990’s. I think the last one to close was in King of Prussia.
The rectangular hero burger. I used to cook 'em. Maybe 1978.
Gino Cappelletti had nothing to do with a hamburger chain.
My bad ... it was Gino Marchetti of the Boston Colts. Marriott bought the joints and turned them into Roy Rodgers. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gino%27s_Hamburgers
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