Does Joey die in something for Joey?

Does Joey die in something for Joey?

The film ends by revealing Joey succumbed to his leukemia and died with John by his side on April 8, 1976.

Is Something for Joey a true story?

“Something for Joey,” the touching true-life story of the close and loving relationship between Penn State’s John Cappelletti, now a star running back for the Los Angeles Rams, and Joey, his younger brother stricken with leukemia, will be dramatized in a major CBS special from 9 to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6.

What was the movie Something for Joey about?

True story of the emotional relationship between Penn State football star John Cappelletti and his leukaemia-stricken younger brother Joey.
Something for Joey/Film synopsis

Who wrote something for Joey?

Richard Peck
Something for Joey/Authors

How many pages is something for Joey?

SKU 411757
Language English
Lexile ® Measure 860L
Guided Reading Level N/A
Page Count 192

What year did something for Joey come out?

April 6, 1977
Something for Joey/Initial release

Who did John Cappelletti play for?

Cappelletti was the eleventh overall pick of the 1974 NFL Draft, taken by the Los Angeles Rams. He played nine seasons in the league, five with the Rams (1974–1978), and four with the San Diego Chargers (1980−1983).

Has Penn State ever had a Heisman winner?

Cappelletti won Penn State’s first Heisman by helping the Nittany Lions to a perfect 12-0 season and No….Heisman Voting Results.

Player John Cappelletti
Position RB
School Penn State
1st 229
2nd 142

Where does John Cappelletti live now?

Laguna Niguel
Personal life. Cappelletti is married with four sons and now resides in Laguna Niguel, California with his wife Betty (née Berry). His sister-in-law is the daughter of Heisman Trophy winner Alan Ameche.

Has anyone won 2 Heismans?

Only one player, Ohio State’s Archie Griffin, has won the award twice.

What college has most Heisman winners?

Ohio State
Since 1935, the Heisman Trophy has been awarded to college football’s most outstanding player. Ohio State, Oklahoma and Notre Dame are tied for the most recipients by a single program with seven each. In other words, those three programs account for nearly 25 percent of all winners.

Who wore 22 for Penn State?

Prior to his professional career, he attended Penn State, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1973….John Cappelletti.

No. 22, 25
Born: August 9, 1952 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
Career information

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