This week in Stanislaus County history.
Born April 17, 1972 – Known for NFL and Modesto ties
Don Bosco Anthony Boselli Jr., born April 17, 1972, is a former NFL player and current executive. He is the executive vice president of football operations for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Boselli played seven seasons as a tackle for the Jaguars, becoming a standout player with five Pro Bowl selections and three first-team All-Pro honors. He was the first player drafted by the Jaguars in 1995. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022, the first Jaguars player to receive this honor. Boselli also played college football at USC, where he won the Morris Trophy in 1994. Although born in Modesto, California, his football career and business ventures are most closely linked to Jacksonville, where he made a significant impact on the team’s success and the local community. He has been active in charity work through the Boselli Foundation, focusing on at-risk youth in Jacksonville.
