Gino Cappelletti, an original member of the Boston Patriots in 1960 and the American Football League’s Most Valuable Player in 1964, has died. He was 89.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Gino Cappelletti, an original member of the Boston Patriots in 1960 and the American Football League’s Most Valuable Player in 1964, has died. He was 89, according to the team. Cappelletti was one of only three players to play in every game in the AFL’s 10-year history, along with Jim Otto and George Blanda. A wide receiver and placekicker, he finished his career as the AFL’s all-time leader in points (1,100) and field goals (170). He played his entire career with the Patriots (1960-1970) after joining the team from the University of Minnesota.
