1 run defense. He also had his own program, The Old Gold Don Ameche Show, on NBC Red in the early 1940s. Everybody takes advantage of the situation, and that's what happened with Weeb.". You can look at Weeb's history. [10], Ameche did Happy Land (1943), Wing and a Prayer (1944), and Greenwich Village (1944). Draft: 1st round, 3rd overall of the 1955 NFL draft by the Baltimore Colts. He is from USA. "The relationships I've made, the friends I've made who are friends to this day, the wonderful associations with past winners and their families -- what a special gift," Davis said in a telephone interview this week. Appropriately, this will be the home to this illustrious Wall. Alan Ameche Overview. Mr.. After retiring from professional football, he and former Colts teammate Gino Marchetti went into business together, founding a successful chain of East Coast fast-food restaurants called Gino's. "[14], From 1946 to 1949, Ameche, with other Los Angeles entertainment figures including Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, was a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference, a rival to the National Football League. Though he was only a sophomore and still two years away from winning the Heisman Trophy, Ameche was quite the attraction in La La Land, according to the Kenosha News. Heisman Trophy (1954) 2 NFL championships 1 All-Pro selection 4 Pro Bowl selections. $55.99. There is no question that he took a lot of needling from Weeb.". His film career surged in a comeback in the 1980s . Was well known for having a peaceful, soothing but authoritative sounding voice. I remember that because I still have one of their ashtrays. She has also covered nine Olympics, three World Cups and written extensively about tennis, auto racing and college sports since joining The Post in 1998. When Amy Bloom fell for Brian Ameche in her mid-50s"very much a midlife romance," she saysit was the architect's decisive zest for life that attracted her. "It was so strange because here Weeb hadn't even had a chance to know the guy and he'd already made up his mind about him," Marchetti said. It's an honor that goes beyond the moment.". Marchetti remembers his first face-to-face encounter with Ameche after the disturbing incident with Ewbank. 35 famous last year at Wisconsin, heads up the field. He had the ideal combination of speed and . He was spoiled at Wisconsin. He is the firm's corporate secretary and vice president for community relations. Connect any celebrity with Alan Ameche to see how closely they are linked romantically! Amy Bloom and Brian A. Ameche were married yesterday at their home in Durham, Conn. We all had tremendous respect for him. He was the type of guy who never wanted to leave Antioch [California]; just be around his family and go fishing. 'Business-wise, he got a break everything was good for him,' said Braatz. Became a father for the first time at age 25 when his wife Honore gave birth to their son Dominic Felix Ameche--aka. Who Is Alan Ameche's Wife? He is the fourth-leading rusher in Colts history despite playing just five seasons. A: The short answer is no. Elena Seibert Amy Bloom and her husband Brian Ameche, July 2017. Credit: Elena Seibert. 1954 Heisman Trophy winner and NFL fullback who played for the Baltimore Colts from 1955 to 1960. Acclaimed as the best fullback Wisconsin ever produced, Alan was christened the name "the Horse" because he worked like a horse in practice, had unflagging stamina, said to personify sheer brute strength. Back in May, Sean McCarthy 21 was awarded the first-ever Advanced Credential Award, which recognizes current students who have made significant impacts on campus and beyond. As his film popularity waned in the 1950s, he continued working in theater and some TV. Son: Michael Daughter: Catherine Daughter: Elizabeth Son: Paul (d.) High School: Kenosha Bradford High School, Kenosha, WI (1951) University: BS Physical Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1955) Heisman . He got the nickname 'Horse' from the players because he was kind of built like a racehorse, very strong physically but with very skinny, long legs.'. Upon returning to the U.S. they settled in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Don Ameche. "Alan's personality gave the appearance of being very loose, but I think that is misleading. "[4], Brought to Hollywood by 20th-Century Fox producer Darryl Zanuck, Ameche played mostly romantic leads paired with many of the top female stars of the era. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. In January, she will also be on hand in Pasadena, Calif., as her late husband is inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame. He was awfully tough on those 5- and 6-yard plunges but you cant tell me he weighs only 205 pounds, USC coach Jess Hill said in reports of the day. Ameche may have been popular with his teammates, but not all of the NFL's talent scouts were unanimous in their praise of the rookie fullback. All of those things bothered Weeb and put a strain on their relationship.". [18][19] One, Ron Ameche, owned a restaurant, "Ameche's Pumpernickel" in Coralville, Iowa. You get out of balance in the NFL and your butt is going to get handed to you. Berry believed that Ewbank had picked up the destructive habit of needling his players when he was the offensive line coach on the staff of Paul Brown, the legendary coach of the Cleveland Browns. It's something that kind of lives in infamy. Notes: Ameche was thrown for a loss three times in the game Other Kenoshans in California for the Badgers (according to the News) were Ed Ronzani and student manager Dino Laurenzi The Kenosha News of Jan. 2, 1953 reported hundreds of Kenoshans were at the game. He was more of a complete halfback.'. With Unitas fully settled in, the Colts won back-to-back world championships in 1958 and 1959. Suitably, they took turns winning the Heisman, too, with Blanchard claiming the 1945 trophy and Davis the following year. '"[9] Such an identity between Ameche and the telephone was forged, that in the 1940 film Go West, Groucho Marx proclaims, "Telephone? Became a father for the fifth time at age 36 when his wife Honore gave birth to their daughter Barbara Balinda Ameche on March 13, 1945. But the bottom line was that Ewbank's unfounded dislike for Ameche cost him and the Colts more than it hurt Ameche. Alan Ameche Email: alanameche@hotmail.com . Don Ameche was born as Dominic Felix Amici on May 31, 1908, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Available for purchase from the publisher, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. After playing in college shows, stocks, and vaudevilles, he became a major radio star in the early 1930s, which led to the offer of a movie contract from 20th Century Fox in 1935. His father was a football star at the University of Wisconsin and won the Heisman Trophy in 1954. "I don't think there is any question about that. Survivors include his wife, Lucille M. Henry of Washington; a son, Eugene R. Henry of Alexandria, and three grandchildren. Ameche, a junior at Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y., was visiting his family for the holidays. With Davis's breakaway speed and Blanchard's force and fury between the tackles, they formed the greatest pair of running backs in the game. He became a major star on radio. Updated daily. His father was an Italian immigrant. 2. Subscribe for great stories in your community! Dwight Eisenhower during the 1952 presidential election. He was also popular as a radio master of ceremonies during this time. ", Ameche was Alice Faye's leading man in Hollywood Cavalcade (1939), then played another real-life figure, Stephen Foster, in Swanee River (1939). 3 Ameche, whose great power, speed and elusiveness made No. He had great hands because he was also a good basketball player. and more from FamousFix.com, Calvary Cemetery, West Conshohocken, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA. The Badgers squandered two other chances inside the red zone, including one march that reached the 3. and for Radio at 6313 Hollywood Blvd. And no one ever thought about collecting memorabilia. As a running back for the Badgers from 1951-1954, Alan rushed for 3,212 yards and scored 25 touchdowns. 1961 Topps. Alan Ameche passed away in 1988, and Nationwide Nissan took over his drive-in corner in 2004, and is there today. Lino Dante "Alan" Ameche (June 1, 1933 - August 8, 1988) (FB) was a two-time All-American at the University of Wisconsin and won the 1954 Heisman Trophy as college football's outstanding player of the year. 1977 Topps MINNESOTA VIKINGS Complete TEAM Set TARKENTON Alan PAGE Carl ELLER. She was a young wife, the mother of two, when Wisconsin's stampeding fullback won the Heisman in 1954. "He was a good planner, too, but he was weak leader. Born in 1933 to Italian immigrants, Alan Ameche grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and went on to break Big Ten rushing records for the Wisconsin Badgers, leading them to the 1953 Rose Bowl and winning the 1954 Heisman Trophy. His film career surged in a comeback in the 1980s with fine work as an aging millionaire in Trading Places (1983) and a rejuvenated oldster in Cocoon (1985).Ameche was born Dominic Felix Amici in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Barbara Edda (Hertel) and Felice Amici, a bartender. Became a father for the sixth time at age 39 when his wife Honore gave birth to their daughter Constance Victoria Ameche on February 22, 1948. "What drew me to Brian was his warmth, and his energy, and a certain kind of fearlessness and full- steam-ahead for things. "Most of the players didn't like Don Shula, but he had their respect. Don Ameche was a versatile and popular American film actor in the 1930s and '40s, usually as the dapper, mustached leading man. The running back was the NFL's rookie of the year and played five seasons with the Colts. Alan Ameche is best remembered for scoring the touchdown that gave the Colts the victory over the New York Giants in the first overtime game in NFL Championship history on December 28, 1958. Became a father for the third time at age 31 when his wife Honore gave birth to their son Thomas Anthony Ameche on July 20, 1939. Ameche,. Local police said a car driven by Ameche collided with a vehicle driven by Lawrence I. Paul III, 21, of West Chester at an intersection. He was a good friend. 'We're shocked,' he said. They all spoke highly of him.". Jersey Number: 35. But he was a downright weasel. He did everything that was asked of him, but Weeb would never give the guy a break. He was named rookie of the year in 1955 and accumulated All-Pro honors until an Achilles . lists, From there he went on to break Big Ten rushing records for the University of Wisconsin Badgers, leading them to the 1953 Rose Bowl and winning the . [7], Ameche had done well in college dramatics at the University of Wisconsin, and when a lead actor for a stock company production of Excess Baggage did not turn up, a friend persuaded him to stand in for the missing actor. It doesn't get much better than that! About American Football (American) Player Alan Ameche was born Lino Dante "Alan" Ameche on 1st March, 1933 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA and passed away on 8th Aug 1988 Houston, Texas, USA aged 55. $28.95 11 Used from $10.95 11 New from $24.99 2 Collectible from $49.00. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2001. All sources are quick to point out that little Lino had no choice but to don Mussolini's proscribed Fascist youth uniform. An Academy Award winning American actor. Alan Ameche was previously married to Yvonne Ameche Davis. No one ever held out of training camp in the 1950s, she notes. In 1940, he was voted the 21st-most-popular star in Hollywood. He died on January 2, 2001 in Iowa, aged 65. USC quarterback Rudy Bukich, whose touchdown pass accounted for the games only score, was the MVP. She was a young wife, the mother of two, when Wisconsin's stampeding fullback won the Heisman in 1954. "My brother [Angelo "Itsy" Marchetti] tried out for the Colts the same year Alan was a rookie, and he and Alan made friends right away. Ameche, a sophomore, had a stellar season, leading the Big Ten with 721 rushing yards in league games while setting an overall school record for the second consecutive campaign with 1,079 yards. Some consider it the greatest game ever by a Colts running back because he did it in just 15 carries -- an incredible 13 yards per carry. Mentioned in Dizzy Pilots (1943). After immigrating to the United States, August and Elizabeth Ameche moved their family back to Italy in the late 1930s. "I'm sure Alan got a good bonus for signing a contract, and Weeb probably didn't like that either. I never followed him or his team. Abandoned a career as a lawyer to take up acting. Not only is Social Entrepreneurship part of their course curriculum, but just two years ago Malvern constructed a state-of-the-art building dedicated to research and collaboration referred to as St. Augustine Center for Social Impact. Many of our young men are already interested in business and entrepreneurship in general, said Adrienne Niles, Malverns Director of Enrollment Management. By 1932, Ameche had become the leading man on two other Chicago-based programs: the dramatic anthology First Nighter and Betty and Bob, considered by many to be the forerunner of the soap-opera genre. He scored what remains one of the most famous touchdowns in NFL history, a 1-yard plunge that delivered the Colts an overtime victory over the New York Giants in the 1958 NFL Championship Game at Yankee Stadium. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Alan Ameche: The Story of The Horse at Amazon.com. Mr. Henry was a member of the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, the Post Office Golf and Retirees Club and the Pinochle 12 Club. Alan Ameche scored the biggest TD in NFL history 50 years ago when he plowed in from the one-yard line to push the Baltimore Colts past the New York Giants in the NFL's first sudden death NFL . Jim Stewart will join an illustrious list of philanthropists, leaders, and exemplary figures, a group of individuals that he himself played a major role in selecting. [8], According to one biography, Ameche then moved to Chicago, where "he began a radio career in 1930 on Empire Builders, a program broadcast from the Merchandise Mart. photos, The University of Wisconsin campus became the scene of celebration as word spread quickly that the Badgers had been chosen to represent the Western Conference in the Rose Bowl football classic, the Associated Press reported in stories published on Nov. 24, 1952. August 8, 1988 (aged 55) Houston Texas. "I don't even have one! Don Ameche singing and Tyrone Power conducting.Irving Berlin composed "Easter Parade" in 1933 for the Broadway musical "As Thousands Cheer." This was the fir. Heisman Voting : 6th in 1953, 1st in 1954. "There was just something about Alan Ameche that Weeb did not like. Although he wanted to play for his home-state Green Bay Packers, a Packers coach said the team passed him up because it did not think Mr. Ameche was fast enough to run off tackle in the pros. Like every team, the players came from all walks of life, but this was a group that genuinely practiced and believed in the team concept. Brian A. Ameche, 66, of Stony Creek, died peacefully in the presence of his loved ones on January 30, 2020. Seattle Seahawks President Mike McCormack got to know Ameche while coaching at Philadelphia and Baltimore. ISBN 0816023387. He is most remembered for 1954 Heisman Trophy. ", Sports reporter focusing on enterprise stories, Olympics, tennis. Here is how the 1954 Heisman vote went down: Ameche won a close vote with 1,068 points. "He couldn't hold the team together because he had a double standard for some players, and I admit I was one of his favorites. He thought he was something, and it was a lie from the beginning. Weight: 215. Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. In 1960 Ewbank effectively drove Ameche off the squad by making it clear that he was not wanted back after rehabbing his Achilles tendon injury. It led to the use of the word "ameche" as juvenile slang for a telephone, as noted by Mike Kilen in the Iowa City Gazette (December 8, 1993): "The film prompted a generation to call people to the telephone with the phrase: 'You're wanted on the Ameche. Her four sons all played football; her daughter, Catherine, married the brother of 1973 Heisman winner, Penn State running back John Cappelletti. He was babied in college. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. But you better believe it we all knew. ', Braatz said Ameche was a big halfback who could run both inside and outside but, 'he also had the home run speed. Mr. Ameche, who lived in Devon, Pa., was a native of Kenosha, Wis. Mr. Ameche, nicknamed "The Horse," won the Heisman Trophy in 1954 after a college career at the University of Wisconsin where he rushed for 3,212 yards, at the time a National Collegiate Athletic Association record. "I knew Alan was a good guy from the get go and I'll tell you why," Marchetti said. Alan Ameche was perhaps the most photographed member of the Badger delegation, the News reported in the aftermath of the game. Alan Ameche, 55, a Heisman Trophy winner whose one-yard touchdown plunge won the 1958 National Football League championship for the Baltimore Colts in what has been called "The Greatest Game Ever Played," died Aug. 8 at a hospital in Houston after surgery for a heart ailment. Gino Marchetti, who by our calculations is 85 years old, is going strong and still . "To be honest with you, I don't think Weeb liked anybody who made more money than he did," Donovan theorized. It began on NBC in 1946, moving to CBS the following year. Marchetti was a World War II veteran who was a machine gunner at the Battle of the Bulge and would later in life be Ameche's business partner. Davis went on to a brief pro career with the Los Angeles Rams, retiring in 1951. Born in 1933 to Italian immigrants, Alan Ameche grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and went on to break Big Ten rushing records for the Wisconsin Badgers, leading them to . "But it never got to that point because Alan did so well running the ball. He's a wonderful player, very unique. View all Kenosha County obituaries. In lieu of flowers, please consider . This excerpt of Alan Ameche: The Story Of The Horse by Dan Manoyan reveals that his career with the Colts wasn't always so smooth. "It gives you immortality," Davis says. Alan Ameche was a cousin to noted actor Don Ameche. Alan Ameche, that is. Alan Ameche NFL Stats. Ray Hamel, Other Works He was curious, huge-hearted, funny, determined and unafraid. [17], Ameche was married to Honore Prendergast from 1932 until her death in 1986. "Some of us liked to drink a lot of beer after games, but Alan went home to his family. 1. As part of the NFL's celebration of the league's 100th season in 2019, the NFL Network has chosen the "NFL 100 Greatest Plays." Coming in at No. BERWYN, Pa. -- Paul Ameche, youngest of six children of former college and pro football star Alan Ameche, died in a two-car accident Sunday in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. "And Paul Brown had a habit of needling his players; this was well known about him. He didn't need anybody to take him under their wing. This is first biography of Alan "The Horse" Ameche, one of America's great gridiron heroes. Don Ameche (May 31, 1908 - December 6, 1993 was an American actor, voice artist, and comedian, with a career spanning almost 60 years. He'd let it slide. As a handsome, debonair leading man in 40 films over the next 14 years . But Braatz says Ameche also was very devoted to his family and his religion. 25 No. He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in 1955 and led the NFL in rushing as a rookie with 961 yards. His father, an All-America fullback at the University of Wisconsin who played with the Baltimore Colts, helped found Gino's Inc., operator of fast-food restaurants. Facts. As the longtime Kenosha News sports editor, Marran mentored a team of talented writers over a span of two decades, crafting award-winning coverage and high praise from the local sports community. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. On this date (Jan. 27) in 1955, the professional football career of Kenosha's Alan Ameche was launched. He was curious, huge-hearted, funny, determined and unafraid. 19 is Baltimore Colts fullback Alan Ameche's one . The bride, 54, is keeping her name.. He was not one of the "party boys" clique that exists on every NFL team. Alan Ameche. At 8:15 of overtime, Mr. Ameche barged into the end zone from a yard out to give Baltimore a 23-17 victory in the game that almost overnight made the NFL a challenger to baseball as the national pastime. June 1, 1933 Kenosha Wisconsin. As a running back for the Badgers from 1951-1954, Alan rushed for 3,212 yards and scored 25 touchdowns. Born. Fans knew the two-way star as "the Horse." 4 Gathering speed now, Ameche is almost in the clear on his very first ball-carrying trip in the pro football ranks. 'Starting in high school, he was very blessed with talent,' Braatz said. He made only five films from 1949 to 1983. Quick Facts . After playing in college shows, stocks, and vaudevilles, he became a major radio star in the early 1930s, which led to the offer of a movie contract from 20th Century Fox in 1935. The couples previous marriages each ended in divorce. Alan Ameche was born on the 1st of March, 1933. "The only thing I can think of is one thing. Most of those, though, came between the 20s. Most Popular Boost Birthday March 1, 1933 (age 55) Birthplace Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States. . Abandoned a career as a lawyer to take up acting. Ameche scored in overtime to give Baltimore its first NFL championship. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The late Alan Ameche left a legacy of personal warmth, outstanding football achievement and shrewd business sense. "It was really strange," said Marchetti, the Baltimore Colts Hall of Famer and arguably the greatest defensive end ever to play in the NFL. 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