Richard Joseph Bassi (January 1, 1915 – August 12, 1973) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). Bassi played college football at the University of Santa Clara and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1937 NFL Draft.[1][2]
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| Born: | January 1, 1915 San Luis Obispo, California, U.S. |
| Died: | August 12, 1973 (aged 58) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 214 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Santa Clara |
| Position: | Offensive lineman |
| NFL draft: | 1937 / Round: 4 / Pick: 36 |
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References
"Bears Loss Is Steelers Gain In The Case of 23-Pound Bassi". Pittsburgh Press. August 23, 1941. p. 8. Retrieved May 21, 2011.