Irv Constantine

C. Irving Constantine (January 18, 1907 – May 14, 1966) was an American professional football halfback who played one season with the Staten Island Stapletons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Syracuse University.

Irv Constantine

Personal information
Born	(1907-01-18)January 18, 1907 New York, New York, U.S.
Died	May 14, 1966(1966-05-14) (aged 59) New Hyde Park, New York, U.S.
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	Curtis (Staten Island, New York)
College	Syracuse
Position(s)	Halfback
Career history
As player
Staten Island Stapletons (1931)

Early life

Constantine, a Jew, was born in New York City.^[1][2] He attended Curtis High School in Staten Island, New York.^[3]

College career

Constantine played for the Syracuse Orange from 1928 to 1930. On September 28, 1929, he played in the first night game in the East as Syracuse beat Hobart College by a score of 77–0. He scored three touchdowns in 1929, then broke his shoulder midway through the 1930 season, ending his college career.^[4]

Professional career

Constantine played in one game for the Staten Island Stapletons in 1931.^[3]

See also

• List of Jews in sports#American football