John Richard Cenci (born January 4, 1934) is an American former professional
football
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player who was a
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for the
Pittsburgh Steelers
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of the
National Football League
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(NFL). He played
college football
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for the
Pittsburgh Panthers
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.
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1934 births
Living people
American football centers
Players of American football from Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Panthers football players
Pittsburgh Steelers players
20th-century American sportsmen
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