Mike Getto

In today's world, Mike Getto is still a topic of great relevance and debate. For many years, Mike Getto has been the object of study, analysis and reflection by experts and scholars from various areas. Its importance has transcended borders, generations and disciplines, becoming a topic of universal interest. Throughout history, Mike Getto has aroused the curiosity and interest of humanity, and its impact has been a cause for discussion and reflection in different contexts. In this article, we will explore the importance and impact of Mike Getto in today's society, as well as its relevance in the past and its potential influence in the future.

Mike Getto
Date of birth(1905-09-18)September 18, 1905
Place of birthIrwin, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of deathAugust 27, 1960(1960-08-27) (aged 54)
Place of deathLawrence, Kansas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Tackle
US collegePittsburgh
Career history
As coach
1928Pittsburgh (assistant)
1929–1938Kansas (assistant)
1940Kansas
1947–1950Kansas (assistant)
1942Brooklyn Dodgers
Career highlights and awards

Michael J. Getto (September 18, 1905 – August 27, 1960) was a professional football coach in the National Football League for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1942. That season, he coached Brooklyn to a 3–8 record. Prior to his coaching career, Getto played college football while attending the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned All-American honors in 1928. After graduating from Pitt, Getto remained with the school as a football coach for the freshman team. He then worked as an assistant football coach from 1929 to 1939 and again in 1947 to 1950 at the University of Kansas. While at Kansas, Getto inspired his hometown of Jeannette, Pennsylvania to adopt the Jayhawk mascot for their high school athletic teams.

References

  • Grosshandler, Stan (1990). "The Brooklyn Dodgers" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 12 (3). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–7. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 9, 2010.
  • "Pitt's Mike Getto Makes Most Of First Head Coaching Post". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. October (8): 16–18. 1942.
  • Harvath, Les (2006). "The Name Game". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. December (22). Trib Publishing.[permanent dead link‍]
  • List of Pitt's First Team All-Americans
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