C. Irving Constantine (January 18, 1907 – May 14, 1966) was an American professional

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halfback who played one season with the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early life

Constantine, a

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, was born in New York City. He attended

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College career

Constantine played for the

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from 1928 to 1930. On September 28, 1929, he played in the first night game in the East as Syracuse beat Hobart College by a score of 77–0. He scored three touchdowns in 1929, then broke his shoulder midway through the 1930 season, ending his college career.

Professional career

Constantine played in one game for the

in 1931.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Constantine, Irv 1907 births 1966 deaths American football running backs American football defensive backs Syracuse Orange football players Staten Island Stapletons players Players of American football from Staten Island Jewish American players of American football 20th-century American Jews Jews from New York (state)

Early life

College career

Professional career

See also

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