Bob Scarpitto was an American college and professional football player. A halfback, flanker and punter, he played college football at the University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame

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, and played professionally in the American Football League

American Football League

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 for the San Diego Chargers

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 in 1961 and 1962, for the Denver Broncos

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 from 1963 through 1967, and then for the AFL's Boston Patriots in 1968. He was an American Football League All-Star

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 in 1966.

Scarpitto played high school football

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 at Rahway High School

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