John Naioti

John F. Naioti (1921–1990) was a professional football player in the National Football League. He graduated from Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania in 1942.[1]

John Naioti
Born:(1921-11-06)November 6, 1921
Fulton, New York, US
Died:September 5, 1990(1990-09-05) (aged 68)
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Career information
Position(s)HB
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
CollegeSaint Francis University
Career history
As player
1942 and 1945Pittsburgh Steelers

He played in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1942. He then went into the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a first lieutenant navigator and a member of the 603rd Squadron.[2] On August 16, 1944, he flew on a mission from Nuthampstead, England to Delitzsch, Germany.[3] He completed his 32 combat missions on August 26, 1944, after a flight over Gelsenkirchen, Germany.[4][5]

After completion of his military service, he returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers and played in 1945. In 1945 he also kicked four point after touchdowns.[6]

According to his widow, he was offered a contract by the Pittsburgh Steelers for 1946 but decided to retire due to pain from his war injuries.

References
  1. 2005 Saint Francis University Alumni Directory page 307.
  2. "398th Bomb Group Web Site".
  3. "Jordan's Crew - 603rd Squadron - 16 August 1944".
  4. "Lt. Edward C. Jordan - the War Years Pilot, 603rd Squadron - Excerpts from 1944 Letters Home".
  5. "603rd Squadron History - August 1944".
  6. "John Naioti Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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