Born 7/28/43

Al was a brilliant two-way tackle at Monsignor Bonner where he was selected All-Catholic, All-Delco, and All-Scholastic. In 1961, he received a scholarship to play football at Villanova University. He led the Wildcats to the Liberty Bowl in 1962 and was selected to the 1964 All-America team as a defensive end. In the N.F.L., Al played for 10 years with the New York Jets. The highlight of his pro career was Super Bowl III, when he started at middle linebacker for the Jets in one of the biggest upsets in pro football history, defeating the Colts, 16-7. Joe Namath, the Jets' quarterback and Al's roommate, made the winning prediction that would go down in history. Al, nicknamed " Hombre " because of his toughness, would have an All-Pro career with the Jets.