Rick Cassata
| Born: | November 17, 1947 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| College | Syracuse University |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1968 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1969 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1971–1974 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1975 | The Hawaiians (WFL) |
| 1976 | British Columbia Lions |
| 1976 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
James Rick Cassata (born November 17, 1947) is an American former gridiron football quarterback who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for five different teams. He led the Ottawa Rough Riders to victory in the 61st Grey Cup. He also played with The Hawaiians in the World Football League (WFL) in 1975. He played at Tonawanda High School before playing college football at Syracuse University. In 2002, he was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Bruno, Al. "Quarterback Rick Cassata Into Hall Of Fames - La Gazzetta Italiana". www.lagazzettaitaliana.com. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
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