Carl Falivene
Carl James Falivene Sr. (c. 1927 – September 28, 2015) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the final head football coach at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont from 1972 until the program was shuttered in 1974.[2]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1927 Schenectady, New York |
| Died | September 28, 2015 (aged 88) The Woodlands, Texas |
| Playing career | |
| 1947 | Notre Dame |
| 1948–1949 | Syracuse |
| Position(s) | Fullback, linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1951 | St. Anne's Academy (AR) |
| 1966–1967 | Hofstra (assistant) |
| 1968–1970 | Williams (assistant) |
| 1971 | Vermont (assistant) |
| 1972–1974 | Vermont |
As a college football player, he played for a short period at Notre Dame under Hall of Fame head coach Frank Leahy until injuries derailed his career there.[3] He transferred to Syracuse University where he was a standout fullback and linebacker [4]
References
- "Carl Falivene". legacy.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- "1973-74 Catamounts". helmethut.com. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- "Notre Dame Academic Catalog" (PDF). University of Notre Dame. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- "It's Official, Carl Falivene named coach". Burlington Free Press. June 22, 1972. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
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