John A. Spezzaferro (August 1, 1921 – February 5, 2002) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio from 1978 to 1980, compiling a record of 4–23. Spezzaferro had previously worked as an assistant football coach at the University of Dayton.[2]

John Spezzaferro
Biographical details
Born(1921-08-01)August 1, 1921
Shaw Mines, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 2002(2002-04-29) (aged 80)
Westlake, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
1940–1942Heidelberg
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1947Heidelberg (freshmen)
1948–1949Wilber Wright HS (OH)
1950Holy Name HS (OH) (line)
1951Chaminade Julienne HS (OH) (assistant)
1952Dayton (line)
1976Pittsburgh Steelers (offensive assistant)
1978–1980Heidelberg
Head coaching record
Overall4–23 (college)

A veteran of World War II, Spezzaferro was noted for taking six bullets in the Pacific theater.[3]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Heidelberg Student Princes (Ohio Athletic Conference) (1978–1980)
1978 Heidelberg 0–9 0–5 6th (Red)
1979 Heidelberg 1–8 0–5 6th (Red)
1980 Heidelberg 3–6 2–3 T–3rd (Red)
Heidelberg: 4–23 2–13
Total: 4–23

References

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  1. ^ "John A. Spezzaferro". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "Line Coach Named at U.D". University of Dayton. 1952. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  3. ^ Albrecht, Brian (November 2, 2015). Cleveland in World War II. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781625854124. Retrieved October 18, 2018.