Augie Lio Georgetown Hoya Star

Agostine "Augie" Lio was born on April 30, 1918, in East Boston, Massachusetts. He became a highly regarded figure in American football, known for his prowess as a guard and placekicker.

✦ College Career

Lio attended Georgetown University from 1938 to 1940. He quickly established himself as a key player for the Hoyas. Lio was a versatile player, demonstrating exceptional skill as a bruising blocker and an accurate placekicker. His contributions were integral to Georgetown's success during this period, including a 23-game winning streak that began in his first year. He was the captain of the 1940 team that lost to Boston College. Notably, in that game, Grantland Rice described Lio's performance as "the greatest all-around exhibition of power, skill, deception and spirit that I ever saw."

✦ Road to the Pro Game

Lio's exceptional college career paved the way for a successful professional football journey. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1941 NFL Draft. Lio played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Detroit Lions (1941-1943), Boston Yanks (1944-1945), and Philadelphia Eagles (1946). He also played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Baltimore Colts in 1947.

✦ Football Legacy

Augie Lio is remembered as a dominant force in college and professional football. His versatility, combining punishing blocking with accurate kicking, set him apart. He is particularly celebrated for his time at Georgetown, where he was a central figure during a period of remarkable success for the program. Lio's hard-nosed playing style and exceptional talent earned him numerous accolades and a place in the College Football Hall of Fame. After retiring from professional football, Lio spent 37 years at The Herald & News of Passaic, N.J., as a sports editor, columnist, and writer, covering the New York Giants.

✦ [b]Accolades, Awards, and Career Stats[/b

✦ First-team All-American (1940)

✦ College Football Hall of Fame (1979)

✦ Starter in the 1941 College All-Star game

✦ Selected to the All-Time Orange Bowl team

✦ Pro Bowl selection (1941, 1942)