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Dante Bert Joseph Lavelli (February 23, 1923 – January 20, 2009), nicknamed " Gluefingers ", was an American professional football end who played for the Cleveland Browns in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL) from 1946 to 1956.
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Dante Bert Joseph Lavelli (Gluefingers) Position: E-DE. 6-0 , 191lb (183cm, 86kg) Born: February 23. in Hudson, OH. More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 3x Pro Bowl. 3x NFL Champ. 4x AAFC Champ. HOF All-1940s Team. 56 56 86. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. SUMMARY. Career. G. 123. AV. Rec. 386. Yds. 6488. Y/R. 16.8. TD. 62.
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Full Name: Dante Bert Joseph Lavelli Birthdate: February 23, 1923 Birthplace: Hudson, Ohio Died: January 20, 2009 High School: Hudson (Ohio) Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: January 11, 1975 Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 2, 1975 Presenter: Paul Brown, Lavelli's coach with Browns
Based on his NFL numbers, Lavelli is 10th on the Browns career receiving yards list, fifth in TDs and tied for eighth in average yards per catch.
Jan 21, 2009 · Dante Lavelli, a star receiver who helped the Cleveland Browns win four championships in the 1940s and 50s, passed away in 2009. He was known for his great hands, his friendship with Otto Graham and his role in the NFL players' union.
Jan 22, 2009 · Dante Lavelli, a Hall of Fame receiver nicknamed Gluefingers who helped the Cleveland Browns build a football dynasty with seven championships in the 1940s and ’50s, died Tuesday in Cleveland....
Jan 21, 2009 · Dante Lavelli was a Hall of Fame wide receiver who played for the original Browns from 1946 to 1956. He caught 386 passes for 6,488 yards and 62 touchdowns, and was a key member of the dynasty that won three NFL and four AAFC titles.
