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Mark Didio

American football player (born 1969)

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Overview

Mark Vincent Didio (born February 17, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Connecticut Huskies.

Early life and college

Mark Vincent Didio was born on February 17, 1969, in Syracuse, New York. He attended Henninger High School in Syracuse. His 3,535 receiving yards were also the fourth-most in NCAA Division I-AA history at the time.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 1992 NFL draft, Didio signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 1. Didio was released on November 28 and signed back to the practice squad on December 2. Didio was signed by the Green Bay Packers on March 11, 1994. He was released on May 3, 1994.

Personal life

Didio worked in medical device sales after his NFL career. His son, Mark Didio Jr., also played college football for the Connecticut Huskies.

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