Rocco A. Pirro (June 30, 1916 – January 26, 1995) was an American football player and politician.
Football career He was a fullback for The Catholic University of America and played in the 1940 Sun Bowl, where he was described as "5-foot 10-inch and 185-pound Arizona jackrabbit."
Pirro was drafted in the 12th round of the 1940 NFL Draft. Pirro was a professional American football Guard who played from 1940 to 1941 with the Pittsburgh Steelers and from 1946 to 1949 with the Buffalo Bills.Pro-Reference.com
Political and business career During World War II, Pirro served in the United States Navy. Pirro worked as executive director of the Solvay-Geddes Youth Center and the Onondaga County, New York Youth Board. Pirro served on the Geddes, New York Town Board and as town supervisor. He was involved with the Republican Party.'Rocco "Rocky" Pirro, 78, devoted career to football,' Syracuse Herald American, Amber Smith, January 29, 1995 He was a member of the New York State Assembly (120th D.) in 1974.Democrats Win 3 of 4 Contests In Queens and Upstate Races in the New York Times on February 15, 1974 (subscription required) In November 1974, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Democrat/Conservative Melvin N. Zimmer.Empire State Report (March 1976; pg. 73)
Death Pirro died on January 26, 1995, in Syracuse, New York, at the Van Duyn Home and Hospital.'Rocco Pirro,' Syracuse Herald American, January 28, 1995
References
External links Syracuse Hall of Fame Rocco "Rocky" Pirro