He was the 12th - round pick of the New York Jets in the 1974 NFL Draft and played professionally in the Canadian Football League and World Football League .
Ricca 's son John Ricca was a 1973 All - American defensive end and team captain at Duke University .
Ricca was the 12th - round pick of the New York Jets in the 1974 NFL Draft and played professionally in the Canadian Football League and World Football League .
Ricca 's son John Ricca was a 1973 All - American defensive end and team captain at Duke University .