Background
Falaschi was born in Dos Palos, California and played high school football at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California.
Falaschi was born in Dos Palos, California and played high school football at Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California.
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971. After high school, Falaschi attended and played college football at Santa Clara University, where he played quarterback. While there, he led them to a victory in the 1937 Sugar Bowl and was named an All-American.
Falaschi was drafted in the second round of the 1937 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, but played his entire professional career with the New York Giants, where he was named to three Pro Bowls.
After retiring, Falaschi established a construction company in Oakland, California.