| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 17, 1943 Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2012 (aged 68) Milan, Italy |
| Playing career | |
| 1962–1965 | Florida State |
| 1966 | Boston Patriots |
| Position(s) | Center |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1968 | Florida State (assistant) |
| 1969–1972 | Iowa State (assistant) |
| 1973–1976 | Pittsburgh (OL) |
| 1977–1979 | Tennessee (OC) |
| 1980–1984 | Oregon State |
| 1985–1988 | Texas A&M (OL) |
| 1990–2002 | Dallas Cowboys (ST) |
| 2002–2003 | Dallas Desperados |
| 2003–2005 | Oakland Raiders (ST) |
| 2011–2012 | Seamen Milano (IFL) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 6–47–2 (college) 17–13 (AFL) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| 3× NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year (1991, 1993, 1998) | |
Joseph William Avezzano (November 17, 1943 – April 5, 2012) was an American football player and coach. He was the head football coach at Oregon State University from 1980 to 1984, compiling a record of 6–47–2. Avezzano was later an assistant coach with the Dallas Cowboys and Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He also was head coach of the Seamen Milano in the Italian Football League (IFL).