He played tackle on Villanova 's football team and was named a first - team All - American in 1949 , his senior year .
Sandusky grew up in Philadelphia and attended the nearby Villanova University .
Sandusky played tackle on Villanova 's football team and was named a first - team All - American in 1949 , Sandusky 's senior year .
Sandusky grew up in Philadelphia and attended the nearby Villanova University .