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Rose-Hulman Fightin' Engineers

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Rose-Hulman Athletic Hall of Fame

John Tonetti

John Tonetti

  • Class
    1932
  • Induction
    1994
  • Sport(s)
    Football
John Tonetti
 
Football
Mechanical Engineering, 1932
Inducted in 1994

 
Career Highlights
* Two-Time All-State Football Player (1930 And 1931) And Captain Of The 1931 Squad
* Four-Year Varsity Letterman who started on both the offensive and defensive lines and handled placekicking duties
* Hall of Fame coach Phil Brown called Tonetti "the best lineman I ever coached."
* Played A Year Of Professional Football With The Indianapolis Indians
* His Son, John S. Tonetti, Was The First Second Generation Football Player To Play Under Coach Phil Brown
* Faithful Engineers' fan who could always be found at the 50-Yard Line and halfcourt for home football And basketball games
* Rose-Hulman's Honor Alumnus In 1983 
 
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