Don Panciera

Passing attempts	246
Passing completions	86
Completion percentage	35.0%
TD–INT	10–25
Passing yards	1,383
Passer rating	28.6
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Don Panciera
No. 60, 28, 9
Positions	Quarterback, halfback, defensive back
Personal information
Born	June 23, 1927; Westerly, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died	February 9, 2012 (aged 84); Westerly, Rhode Island, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school	La Salle Academy
College	Boston College ; San Francisco
NFL draft	1949: 4th round, 41st overall pick
Career history
	New York Yankees (1949); Detroit Lions (1950); Chicago Cardinals (1952); Toronto Argonauts (1953); Ottawa Rough Riders (1954)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
	Second-team All-Eastern (1946);
Career NFL/AAFC statistics
Passing attempts
Passing attempts	246
Passing completions	86
Completion percentage	35.0%
TD–INT	10–25
Passing yards	1,383
Passer rating	28.6
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donald Matthew Panciera (June 23, 1927 – February 9, 2012) was an American football quarterback, halfback, and defensive back in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL). He played for the New York Yankees (AAFC), the Detroit Lions, and the Chicago Cardinals. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles and the San Francisco Dons.

Early life

Panciera was a two time first-team All-State quarterback honors for La Salle Academy in 1944 and 1945. He quarterbacked La Salle teams to some of the school's greatest seasons. As a senior in 1945 he led the Maroon to an undefeated season and a trip to New Orleans for a special high school bowl game at Tulane Stadium.

College career

He was a starting quarterback for Boston College and the University of San Francisco.

Professional career

Despite being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 4th Round of the 1949 NFL draft, Panciera joined the New York Yankees of the All-America Football Conference who selected him in the sixth round of the 1949 AAFC Draft. In 12 games, he completed 51 of 150 passes for 5 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. The conference folded after the 1949 season, so in 1950 Panciera played defensive back for the Detroit Lions, recording 1 interception in 4 games. In 1952, he joined the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League. In 8 games he completed 35 of 96 passes for 582 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions.

In 1953, Panciera joined the Toronto Argonauts of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union, but appeared in only 1 game. He signed with the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1954 but was later released after being beat out by Johnny Gramling.^[1]

Personal life

After his playing days he served as an assistant coach at the University of Dayton for three years and Boston College for a year. In 1960, he began working for General Motors in New England and in 1970 was awarded a GM dealership in Wakefield, Rhode Island.

References

^ "Riders Free To Pick Sub For J. Gramling". The Gazette. Canadian Press. September 24, 1954. p. 23. Retrieved May 13, 2026.

External links

databaseFootball.com profile

[Free-1] "Riders Free To Pick Sub For J. Gramling". The Gazette. Canadian Press. September 24, 1954. p. 23. Retrieved May 13, 2026.

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