Place of birth: Havana, Cuba Role American football player Height 1.78 m | Weight 98 kg Name Joe Lamas Positions Guard | |
Date of birth: (1916-01-10)January 10, 1916 Date of death: April 22, 1996(1996-04-22) (aged 80) Died April 22, 1996, Manhasset, Town of North Hempstead, New York, United States College Mount St. Mary's University | ||
High school: New York (NY) Textile Place of death: Manhasset, New York | ||
Joe Lamas: Football Guard
Joseph Francis Lamas (January 10, 1916 – April 22, 1996) was an American football player who played one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He played college football at Mount St. Mary's University and attended Straubenmuller Textile High School in New York, New York.
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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 Detroit Lions on November 8, 1942.
Coaching career
Lamas entered Iona Prep 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 World War II.