Anthony Gargiulo

Anthony Gargiulo (born November 20, 1984) is a former American professional Canadian football defensive end who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Dartmouth.

Anthony Gargiulo
Born: (1984-11-20) November 20, 1984
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DE
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
CollegeDartmouth
High schoolImmaculata
(Somerville, New Jersey)
Career history
As player
2007–2008Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Tackles21
Sacks5.0

Early life and high school

Gargiulo grew up in the Neshanic Station section of Branchburg, New Jersey and attended Immaculata High School in Somerville, New Jersey, where he played football and lacrosse. He was named first team All-Skyland Conference and second team All-Sate in football as a senior.[1]

College career

Gargiulo was a member of the Dartmouth Big Green for four seasons. Gargiulo began to see significant playing time as a sophomore and was named honorable mention All-Ivy League after recording five sacks. He was named first team All-Ivy after leading the conference with twelve sacks and the team with 14 tackles for loss. Gargiulo was named first team All-Ivy again as a senior after recording 58 tackles, 21 tackles for a loss, and eight sacks with one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.[2] Gargiulo finished his collegiate career with a school record 25 sacks.[3]

After his senior season, Gargiulo joined the Dartmouth Rugby team and was a member of the club's 2006 Ivy Rugby Conference squad.[4]

Professional career

Gargiulo was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League on Ma7 15, 2007.[5] He finished his rookie season with 21 tackles, five sacks and one fumble recovery in 10 games played before breaking and tearing ligaments and tendons in his leg on an illegal block against the BC Lions on November 3, 2007. Gargiulo temporarily retired in 2008 due to his injury.[6] He later returned from retirement and was signed to the Stampeders' practice roster on July 14, 2008.[7] Gargiulo was released two weeks later on July 29, 2008.[8]

References
  1. "DARTMOUTH FOOTBALL 2005" (PDF). p. 46. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  2. "STAMPS SIGN 1ST ROUND DRAFT PICK AND TWO D-LINEMAN". Stampeders.com. May 15, 2007. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  3. "Harvard out to maintain Ivy League lead with win over Dartmouth". Boston Herald. October 29, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  4. "Men's rugby makes noise at Nationals with Elite Eight appearance". The Dartmouth. April 27, 2006. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  5. LeFebvre, Jean (June 12, 2007). "IVY-LEAGUE GRAD HAS PRO AMBITIONS". CFL.ca. Calgary Herald. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  6. "Anthony Gargiulo a no-go for Stampeders". CBC.ca. May 29, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  7. "Gargiulo returns to CFL after serious injury". CBC.ca. July 14, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  8. "Stampeders cut five". The Globe and Mail. July 29, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
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