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Ferrante died at a nursing home in Yardley, Pa., the team announced.
Nicknamed "Blackjack," Ferrante had 169 receptions for 2,884 yards and 31 touchdowns in a nine-year career with the Eagles.
He played for Philadelphia in 1941 and from 1944-50, and was a member of the Eagles' title-winning teams in 1948 and '49. He caught seven passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns for the Eagles in a game against the Detroit Lions at Shibe Park in December 1948.
Ferrante, a native of Camden, N.J., played sandlot football in Philadelphia and Wilmington, Del., but did not play football in college before signing with the Eagles in 1941.
Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press
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February 9, 2025
Collected his football card as a kid in 1948. Remember being impressed that he was not a college graduate. Met his daughter and son-in-law recently and surprised both when, by chance, we talked about the 1948-49 Eagles and I recalled the uniqueness of Blackjack Ferrante,
Tony Dolceamore
September 6, 2019
I played football under Jacks tutelage on the 1959 Monsignor Bonner High School City champions. Jack move me from half back to fullback in my senior year to accommodate Joe triola. Under Jack coaching we won the Catholic league and of course beat Central and amazing 54-0. I tied or was the high scorer of the Philadelphia area thank you Jack my memories are many and indeled my mind and heart
D
August 22, 2011
If Only!!!!!!!!11
Michael Vitali-ferrante
January 5, 2011
Well jack just found out your my great great great great grandfather. I wish I could have said goodbye. I love you man.
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mikey stevenson
February 28, 2010
great uncle jack
i will truly miss you
i will never forget you
i love you and RIP
Mikey Vitali(ferrante)
February 27, 2010
Great uncle,
I will truly miss you.
I wish I could of said goodbye.
I love you and rest in peace.
Myles Stein
November 26, 2006
My memories of the Philadelphia Eagles and you go back to 1948 when I was about six years old.
My condolences to your family
Myles H. Stein
Springfield, pa (1952-1956)
Julie
November 25, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
M. Lopez
November 25, 2006
May you be on the other side with our Lord, never to suffer pain again. Bless you and thank you for the memories.
Bruce Muhme
November 25, 2006
Your playing the game is part of what made it great.
Thank you
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