Podesto was born on March 26, 1921, in Modesto, California, to Giovannia and Maria Podesto. He was the youngest of nine children.[3] He attended Modesto High School and Modesto Junior College before continuing his education at Saint Mary's University and College of the Pacific. He excelled at baseball and football while at Modesto, Saint Mary's, and College of the Pacific. He played quarterback and halfback when he was in football.[4] In 1943, under coach Amos Alonzo Stagg, Podesto was named All-American while at Pacific.[3] While playing from 1941 to 1943, and from 1944 to 1945, Podesto entered the Marine Corps and achieved the rank of captain while in World War II.[5][3]
Professional careeredit
Podesto was drafted with the 10th pick in the 1944 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[6] He was serving in the marines from 1944 to 1945 so he could not play with them. In 1946, he signed with the team.[7][8] However, Podesto did not play with the Steelers. The next season he signed with the Chicago Bears but did not play with them, either.
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After Podesto's sports career, he was a successful business owner.[9] He worked with the Modesto Tallow Company for over 50 years.[3] He died on November 13, 2015, at the age of 94.[10] At the time of his death he had 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.[3]
johnny, podesto, john, podesto, nicknamed, presto, podesto, from, modesto, march, 1921, november, 2015, american, football, quarterback, halfback, played, mary, gaels, drafted, first, round, 10th, overall, 1944, draft, pittsburgh, steelers, play, them, later, . John B Podesto nicknamed Presto Podesto from Modesto March 26 1921 November 13 2015 was an American football quarterback and halfback who played for the St Mary s Gaels 1 2 He was drafted in the first round 10th overall in the 1944 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers but did not play for them He later was signed by the Chicago Bears but did not play with them either Johnny PodestoSaint Mary s Gaels No 73PositionQuarterback HalfbackPersonal informationBorn 1921 03 26 March 26 1921Modesto California U S Died November 13 2015 2015 11 13 aged 94 Height6 ft 0 in 1 83 m Weight190 lb 86 kg Career historyCollegeModesto Junior College 1941 Saint Mary s University 1940 1942 College of the Pacific 1943 High schoolModesto CA Career highlights and awardsAll American 1943 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Professional career 3 Later life 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and education editPodesto was born on March 26 1921 in Modesto California to Giovannia and Maria Podesto He was the youngest of nine children 3 He attended Modesto High School and Modesto Junior College before continuing his education at Saint Mary s University and College of the Pacific He excelled at baseball and football while at Modesto Saint Mary s and College of the Pacific He played quarterback and halfback when he was in football 4 In 1943 under coach Amos Alonzo Stagg Podesto was named All American while at Pacific 3 While playing from 1941 to 1943 and from 1944 to 1945 Podesto entered the Marine Corps and achieved the rank of captain while in World War II 5 3 Professional career editPodesto was drafted with the 10th pick in the 1944 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers 6 He was serving in the marines from 1944 to 1945 so he could not play with them In 1946 he signed with the team 7 8 However Podesto did not play with the Steelers The next season he signed with the Chicago Bears but did not play with them either Later life editAfter Podesto s sports career he was a successful business owner 9 He worked with the Modesto Tallow Company for over 50 years 3 He died on November 13 2015 at the age of 94 10 At the time of his death he had 5 children 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren 3 References edit Agostini Ron November 20 2015 Presto Podesto from Modesto had skills The Modesto Bee via Newspapers com nbsp ST MARY S HURLER FOR OPENING DAY Oakland Tribune September 25 1942 via Newspapers com nbsp a b c d e John Podesto Obituary 1921 2015 Modesto CA San Francisco Chronicle www legacy com Johnny Podesto is Out for Gaels The Pomona Progress Bulletin October 10 1942 via Newspapers com nbsp John Podesto Zacharias to Join Service Oakland Tribune December 10 1941 via Newspapers com nbsp Johnny Podesto Stats Pro Football Archives www profootballarchives com Drum Bob July 24 1946 Podesto Expected to Make Big Hit with Steeler Fans The Pittsburgh Press via Newspapers com nbsp Steelers Sign John Podesto Star Back and Ace Passer The Pittsburgh Press May 12 1946 via Newspapers com nbsp Andy Bertucci Johnny Podesto Petaluma Argus Courier August 13 1965 via Newspapers com nbsp Agostini Ron November 19 2015 John Podesto Presto Podesto From Modesto dies at age 94 The Modesto Bee External links editBurnes Robert L December 5 1946 The Bench Warmer St Louis Globe Democrat via Newspapers com nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Johnny Podesto amp oldid 1169702740, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
