Nello Falaschi

Nello Falaschi
No. 28
PositionsFullback  Center
Personal information
Born(1913-03-19)March 19, 1913
Dos Palos, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 29, 1986(1986-07-29) (aged 73)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolSan Jose (CA) Bellarmine
CollegeSanta Clara (1933-1936)
NFL draft1937: 2nd round, 16th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards10
Rushing average5
Receptions7
Receiving yards39
Interceptions2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nello Donald Falaschi (March 19, 1913 – July 29, 1986), sometimes listed as Nello Frederick Falaschi, also known by the nicknames "Flash" Falaschi and "Gunner" Falaschi, was an American professional football player. He played college football for the Santa Clara University Broncos from 1933 to 1936. He also played professional football for the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants from 1938 to 1941. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971 and the California High School Football Hall of fame in 2023.