What happened Joey Cappelletti?

PHILADELPHIA, April 8 (AP)—Joey Cappelletti, the 13‐year‐old brother of the Los Angeles Ram football star, John Cappelletti, died of leukemia at his home in suburban Upper Darby today.

Is Something for Joey a true story?

“Something for Joey,” the touching true-life story of the close and loving relationship between Penn State’s John Cappelletti, now a star running back for the Los Angeles Rams, and Joey, his younger brother stricken with leukemia, will be dramatized in a major CBS special from 9 to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6.

What is something for Joey about?

Something for Joey is a 1977 American made-for-television sport drama film about the relationship between college football player John Cappelletti (portrayed by Marc Singer), and his younger brother Joey (Jeff Lynas). Other cast members included Geraldine Page, Linda Kelsey and Steve Guttenberg.

Where is John Cappelletti now?

Laguna Niguel
Personal life. Cappelletti is married with four sons and now resides in Laguna Niguel, California with his wife Betty (née Berry).

Is Gino Cappelletti still alive?

May 12, 2022Gino Cappelletti / Date of death

Who has the best Heisman speech?

Bo Jackson is a legend. There are a million other ways to describe him, but that does it succinctly. From a college football All-American to an NFL Pro Bowl and an MLB All-Star Game, the running back and outfielder showed the world why he was truly the greatest athlete to ever exist.

When did John Cappelletti win the Heisman Trophy?

1973
John Cappelletti, Penn State’s lone Heisman Trophy winner (1973), waves to the crowd at Beaver Stadium in 2013 on the day it was announced the school would retire his No.

How many pages does something for Joey have?

SKU 411757
Language English
Lexile ® Measure 860L
Guided Reading Level N/A
Page Count 192

Is Gino Cappelletti related to John Cappelletti?

Cappelletti was the father-in-law of ex–Boston College and Chicago Bears receiver Tom Waddle. He was not related to running back John Cappelletti of Penn State, the Heisman Trophy winner in 1973. Cappelletti died on May 12, 2022, at the age of 88.

How old is Gino Cappelletti?

88 years (1934–2022)Gino Cappelletti / Age at death

Who is Joey Cappelletti?

Youngest brother of the 1973 Heisman Trophy winner, John Cappelletti Jr. Joey’s battle with leukemia, his love for his brother John & his family was the basis for the 1977 film, “Something for Joey”. Youngest brother of the 1973 Heisman Trophy winner, John Cappelletti Jr.

Who is the Heisman statue?

The trophy itself, designed by sculptor Frank Eliscu, is modeled after Ed Smith, a leading player in 1934 for the now-defunct New York University football team. The trophy is made out of cast bronze, is 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) tall, 14 inches long, 16 inches in width and 45 pounds (20.4 kg).