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James Emanuel “Jim” Ricca

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James Emanuel “Jim” Ricca

Birth
Rockville Centre, Nassau County, New York, USA
Death
11 Feb 2007 (aged 79)
Fairfax, Fairfax City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Idylwood, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Professional Football Player. He was a defensive tackle and guard for six seasons (1951 to 1956) in the National Football League with the Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Redskins, Ricca was one of the largest players in the NFL at that time (6'4", 270 lbs). During his career, Ricca played in 60 games. He died from a brain aneurysm.
Professional Football Player. He was a defensive tackle and guard for six seasons (1951 to 1956) in the National Football League with the Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Redskins, Ricca was one of the largest players in the NFL at that time (6'4", 270 lbs). During his career, Ricca played in 60 games. He died from a brain aneurysm.

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  • Originally Created by: C.S.
  • Added: Feb 14, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17932010/james_emanuel-ricca: accessed ), memorial page for James Emanuel “Jim” Ricca (8 Oct 1927–11 Feb 2007), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17932010, citing National Memorial Park, Idylwood, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.