Bruno Banducci (November 11, 1921 – September 15, 1985) was an

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in the

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for the

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and the

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. Banducci played college football at Stanford University and was drafted in the sixth round of the

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. He earned a Pro Bowl nomination in 1954 and named an Associated Press first-team All Pro in 1947 and 1954. Banducci is also a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity. After retiring from professional football, he taught high school math at

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, USA and Sonoma Valley High School in

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, USA. The

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named Banducci to the PRFA Hall of Very Good Class of 2009

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* * 1921 births 1985 deaths Italian emigrants to the United States Italian players of American football American football offensive guards Philadelphia Eagles players San Francisco 49ers (AAFC) players San Francisco 49ers players Stanford Cardinal football players Western Conference Pro Bowl players Richmond High School (Richmond, California) alumni {{Italy-sport-bio-stub