Joe Bock remembers walking into Virginia’s locker room after games and black-and-blue welts, bruises, shaped like facemasks on Tommy Vigorito’s back.
Those were the kinds of physical beatings the rugged running back would take for the Cavaliers during his career (1977-80). Describing Vigorito as a workhorse would be an understatement.
“Viggy was the toughest running back I ever saw,” Bock said Friday night at the Virginia Football Alumni gathering. Bock, who had a lengthy pro career, saw a lot of running backs during his time. “He never once complained about all those carries, the physical punishment. He was one tough cookie.”