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Bob Cappadona
No. 33, 36
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1942-12-13) December 13, 1942 (age 83)
Watertown, Massachusetts, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolWatertown
College
NFL draft1965 (10th round, 128th overall pick)
AFL draft1965 (Red Shirt 3rd round, 23rd overall pick)
Career history
Career AFL statistics
Rushing yards460
Rushing average3.7
Receptions24
Receiving yards196
Total touchdowns5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Joseph Cappadona (born December 13, 1942) is a member of the Northeastern University athletics Hall of Fame. Cappadona was inducted in 1977 for his accomplishments in football. Cappadona also enjoyed a three-year professional football career with the Boston Patriots and Buffalo Bills. Cappadona was a stand out star at Watertown High School as well.

Northeastern University

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During his time at Northeastern Cappadona helped lead Northeastern to their first undefeated season in 1963, a season in which Northeastern was invited to the first and only bowl game, the Eastern Bowl. Cappadona still finds himself near the top of many of the records for Northeastern football. During his time at Northeastern University, Cappadona was a brother of Beta Gamma Epsilon Fraternity.

Professional career

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Cappadona played with both the Boston Patriots and the Buffalo Bills during its time as the AFL.[1] Cappadona was the Patriots Rookie of the Year in 1966.

Personal life

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Bob Cappadona currently owns and operates an insurance agency located in Watertown. Cappadona Insurance was established in 1972.

References

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  1. "Bob Cappadona Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
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