Nick Bucci (American football)
Nicholas Bucci Sr. (February 10, 1932 – February 8, 2019) was an American football back. He was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame for his play at Claymont High School, where he was the first "Delaware Athlete of the Year" after leading the state with 149 points in 1949. He later played college football for Florida and Delaware before spending three years with the Marcus Hook Athletic Association of the Wilmington Football League, winning two championships. Early life and high school Bucci was born on February 10, 1932, in Wilmington, Delaware, to James and Anna Bucci (diGiorgio). He attended Claymont High School, where he played football, basketball, baseball, and track, earning a total of 14 varsity letters. Bucci was named to the Journal-Every Evening all-state football team twice in his career, and was the first two-time selection. His coach described him as "the best running back I ever had," and Claymont's "best blocker, one of our best tacklers, our best passer, and a fair punter." As a senior, he helped the team compile an undefeated record, scoring 149 of the their 250 points (including 23 touchdowns) and leading the state in scoring. For this, he was