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| Date of birth: August 27, 1920 | |
| Place of birth: Treveskyn, Pennsylvania | |
| Date of death: May 9, 2008 (aged 87) | |
| Place of death: Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania | |
| Career information | |
| College: Saint Vincent | |
| NFL Draft: 1943 / Round: 21 / Pick: 192 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
*Philadelphia Eagles ( 1944– 1945)
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Games | 23 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Fumbles recovered | 2 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Baptiste John "Bap" Manzini (August 27, 1920 – May 9, 2008) was a professional American football center and high school football coach.
Manzini was born August 27, 1920 in Treveskyn, Pennsylvania. He attended Saint Vincent College, where he was an all-state center. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Air Force. He played in three seasons in the National Football League, 1944 and 1945 for the Philadelphia Eagles and 1948, one game for the Detroit Lions and three games again for the Eagles. When his playing career ended, he coached high school football in Pennsylvania for 30 years at the former Bellmar High School and at Thomas Jefferson High School. Overall, his record was 203–74–8.
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- Obituary in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 12, 2008.
- Baptiste Manzini at Find a Grave
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