Joseph Francis Lamas (January 10, 1916 – April 22, 1996) was an

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player who played one season with the

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of the

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. He played

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and attended Straubenmuller Textile High School in

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Professional career

Lamas played in eight games for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1942 season. He scored a 29-yard fumble recovery touchdown against the

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on November 8, 1942.

Coaching career

Lamas entered

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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.

Military career

Lamas entered military service after the 1942 season and fought during

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