Date of birth | August 3, 1917 |
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Place of birth | Warren, Rhode Island |
Date of death | December 6, 1982 | (aged 65)
Career information | |
Position(s) | Halfback, defensive back |
College | Rhode Island |
Career history | |
As player | |
1946 | Boston Yanks |
Career highlights and awards | |
Awards | All Small New England 1938-40, All New England 1938,HM Little All-American 1938,1939. |
Louis John "Duke" Abbruzzi (April 3, 1917 – December 6, 1982) was an American football player. He spent one season with the Boston Yanks of the National Football League (NFL) as a special teams player and tailback. He accounted for 229 all-purpose yards, 26 rushing yards from 6 carries, 55 receiving yards on 2 receptions,147 yards on 8 kick off returns and completed one pass for 11 yards.