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Carl Falivene
Biographical details
Bornc. 1927
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Died(2015-09-28)September 28, 2015 (aged 88)
The Woodlands, Texas, U.S.
Playing career
1947 Notre Dame
1948–1949 Syracuse
Position(s) Fullback, linebacker
Coaching career ( HC unless noted)
1951 St. Anne's Academy (AR)
1966–1967 Hofstra (assistant)
1968–1970 Williams (assistant)
1971 Vermont (assistant)
1972–1974 Vermont

Carl James Falivene Sr. (c. 1927 – September 28, 2015) was an American football player and coach. [1] He served as the last-to-date varsity head football coach at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont from 1972 until the program was shuttered in 1974. [2]

As a college football player, he played for a short period at Notre Dame under Hall of Fame head coach Frank Leahy until injuries derailed his career there. [3] He transferred to Syracuse University where he was a standout fullback and linebacker [4]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Vermont Catamounts ( Yankee Conference) (1972–1974)
1972 Vermont 4–5 3–2 3rd
1973 Vermont 3–6 1–5 7th
1974 Vermont 4–6 1–5 7th
Vermont: 11–17 5–12
Total: 11–17

References

  1. ^ "Carl Falivene". legacy.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "1973-74 Catamounts". helmethut.com. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "Notre Dame Academic Catalog" (PDF). University of Notre Dame. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  4. ^ "It's Official, Carl Falivene named coach". Burlington Free Press. June 22, 1972. Retrieved October 18, 2018.