In 1942 , Zuzzio played professional football as a lineman for the Detroit Lions . He appeared in two games for the Lions during the 1942 season , before he was drafted into military service . He was released by the Lions on September 30 , 1942 , Zuzzio enlisted in the U.S. Army on October 7 , 1942 . He served throughout World War II and was discharged in 1946 . He received the American Theater Ribbon ( for service in the American Theater of Operations ) , Good Conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Medal
World War II Victory Medal
World War II Victory Medal (United States)
Tony Zuzzio