Vic Vidoni
 Vidoni in 1936 | |
| No. 19[1] | |
|---|---|
| Positions | End Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 8, 1912 Fostoria, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 1994 (aged 81) Ravenna, Ohio, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bridgeville |
| College | Duquesne (1931–1934) |
| Career history | |
Victor Joseph Vidoni (December 8, 1912 – October 17, 1994) was an American professional football end and tackle.[2][3][4] He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL).
Life and career
Vidoni was born in Fostoria, Ohio.[5] He played high school football at Bridgeville High School in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.[6] He then enrolled at Duquesne University to play college football for the Duquesne Dukes. He was on the team from 1931 to 1934,[1] and was coached by Elmer Layden.[4]
In 1935, Vidoni joined the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL). He played in eleven games during the 1935 NFL season, and played in two games during the 1936 NFL season. He was released from the team in 1936.[1] After his football career ended, he worked in a plate glass company.[7]
Death
Vidoni died on October 17, 1994, in Ravenna, Ohio, at the age of 81.[5][8]
References
- 1 2 3 "Vic Vidoni". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Vidoni and Gates Nearly Well Again". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. November 12, 1934. p. 23. Retrieved August 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Vidoni Back With Pirates: Former Duke Star To End Grid Career With Rooney's Team". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. July 31, 1936. p. 24. Retrieved August 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Post Mortems". The Birmingham Post. Birmingham, Alabama. March 4, 1937. p. 10. Retrieved August 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Vic Vidoni". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Oyler, John F. (2010). Bridgeville. Arcadia Pub. p. 84. ISBN 9780738572246 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Vidoni Quits Bucs For Business Field". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. September 24, 1936. p. 30. Retrieved August 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Vidoni". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. October 19, 1994. p. 27. Retrieved August 16, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.