Position: Quarterback
School: Kentucky
High School: Rochester, PA (Rochester HS)
Years: 1949-1951
Inducted: 1982
Place of Birth: Rochester, PA
Date of Birth: 5/7/1930
Jersey Number: 10
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185

Vito "Babe" Parilli brought Kentucky national recognition as he introduced Bear Bryant's "T" Formation that baffled opponents and spectators alike. On the field or in the stands, you simply lost sight of the football once Parilli had it in his magical Houdini hands. Defenders tackled backs not carrying the ball as Parilli miraculously seemed to repossess it and toss it into hands that suddenly appeared from obscurity. In 1949 and 1950, Parilli directed teams that ran up 684 points against 115 opposition points. The Wildcats held 10 of 22 opponents scoreless, and all but three to 7 points or less. In 1950, while Parilli was breaking a long list of Southeastern Conference records, Kentucky won the Southeastern Conference title. In his illustrious career, Parilli threw 50 touchdown passes, led Kentucky to wins over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl and TCU in the Cotton Bowl, and won first team All-America honors in 1950. He ended his remarkable college career with All- America honors again in 1951 and Most Valuable Player citation in the college All-Star Game. Parilli played professional football with the Green Bay Packers, the Boston Patriots, the Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets.