Joe Lamas
| No. 29, 28[1] | |
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| Position: | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 10, 1916 Havana, Cuba |
| Died: | April 22, 1996 (aged 80) Manhasset, New York, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 216 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | New York (NY) Textile |
| College: | Mount St. Mary's |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Joseph Francis Lamas (January 10, 1916 – April 22, 1996) was an American professional football player who played one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mount Saint Mary's College and Seminary.
Early life and college
Joseph Francis Lamas was born on January 10, 1916, in Havana, Cuba.[1] He attended Straubenmuller Textile High School in New York, New York.[1]
Lamas played college football at Mount Saint Mary's College and Seminary, with his last year being in 1941.[1]
Professional career
Lamas played in eight games for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1942 season.[2] He scored a 29-yard fumble recovery touchdown against the Detroit Lions on November 8, 1942.[2][3]
Lamas entered military service after the 1942 season and fought during World War II.[2]
He started four games for the Seattle Bombers of the American Football League in 1944.[1]
Lamas played in all ten games, starting six, for the Portsmouth Pirates of the Dixie League during the 1946 season and returned one interception for a touchdown.[1]
Coaching career
Lamas entered Iona Prep in 1952. He was the assistant football coach from 1952 through 1956 and took over the head coaching job from 1957 through 1961. He also coached baseball and worked as the athletic director. On the academic side, he taught Latin, history and health. Lamas retired from Iona Prep in 1979.[2]
Personal life
Lamas died on April 22, 1996, in Manhasset, New York.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "JOE LAMAS". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "The High Five: Don't Believe All You Read". sportslifer.wordpress.com. February 20, 2009. Archived from the original on May 16, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ "Joe Lamas". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.